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2022-04-02
ICF announces hosts for 2026 world titles
[canoeicf] The continued growth of paddling sports in North America has been underlined by the awarding of several International Canoe Federation world championships for 2026 to Florida and Oklahoma. Among the successful bids presented to an ICF online board meeting on Saturday was a proposal for a... >>canoeicf
2022-03-11
Offers of support for Ukraine athletes flood in
[canoeicf] National Canoe Federations from throughout Europe have opened their hearts to fellow athletes from Ukraine, with offers of free accommodation pouring in. But the situation is still dire for the athletes, who have no access to funds because money transfers within Ukraine have been frozen. >>canoeicf
2022-03-08
ICF pledges more action on International Women's Day
[canoeicf] “I’m a huge fan of this sport, it’s so cool to see that we’re finally getting that equality, getting those women into the Olympics and showing that we’re badass too.” Nevin Harrison , 19-years-old, just moments after making history in Tokyo last year by becoming the first woman to win an Olympic... >>canoeicf
2022-02-23
ICF set for busiest season ever
[canoeicf] 2022 is set to be the busiest year on the water in the history of the International Canoe Federation, with no less than 12 world championships scheduled as paddling sports look to bounce back after two years of competition uncertainty. Every ICF discipline will hold world titles this year, and... >>canoeicf
2021-11-16
Canoe disciplines planning big comeback in 2022
[canoeicf] After two years of frustrations and uncertainty the ten International Canoe Federation disciplines are determined to make up for lost time when the 2022 season gets underway. The chairs of all ten ICF disciplines were confirmed at last week’s congress in Rome, each given the responsibility of... >>canoeicf
2021-09-24
New athlete committee members announced
[canoeicf] Two Tokyo Olympic gold medalists are among the new-look International Canoe Federation Athletes Committee who will help shape the future of ICF paddle sports. Men’s K1 canoe slalom Olympic gold medalist Jiri Prskavec of the Czech Republic, and men’s 200 metre canoe sprint Tokyo champion Sandor... >>federcanoa
2021-07-05
Ocean Racing World Championships Conclude in Lanzarote: All Italian Athletes Secure Top 20 Finishes
[federcanoa] The 2021 Ocean Racing World Championships in Lanzarote, Spain, saw over 250 athletes compete across SS1 Junior, U23, and Senior categories. While Italy didn't secure any medals, their young and cohesive team achieved strong placements, with all "Azzurri" athletes finishing within the top 20 for… >>canoeicf
2021-07-04
Double gold for South Africa at ocean world titles
[canoeicf] The incredible depth in South African canoe ocean racing was on full display in Lanzarote on Sunday as the country snared the gold medal in both the men’s and the women’s ICF world championship races. Two-time world championship silver medalist Michelle Burn finally broke through for a win in the... >>federcanoa
2021-07-02
Lanzarote to Host Ocean Racing World Championships
[federcanoa] The Italian Ocean Racing national team, led by Mariano Bifano, is set to compete in the 5th Ocean Racing World Championships in Lanzarote, Spain, between Arrieta and Arrecife. Twenty-six nations and 250 athletes will participate in the surfski race, an emerging paddle sport that blends… >>canoeicf
2021-07-02