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paddleworldwide
2022-10-06
Rice and Smith secure senior titles at ICF Canoe Ocean Racing World Championships
[paddleworldwide] Kenny Rice of South Africa extended his nation's strong performance in men's ocean racing, clinching the ICF Canoe Ocean Racing World Championship. Meanwhile, Australia celebrated its inaugural women's senior title thanks to Jemma Smith's victory in an exciting day of competition in Portugal. >>
canoeicf
2022-10-06
New champions crowned at ocean racing world titles
[canoeicf] Kenny Rice has continued South Africa’s dominance of the men’s competition at the ICF Canoe Ocean Racing World Championships, while Jemma Smith won Australia’s first women’s senior title on an exciting day of racing in Portugal on Thursday. Rice managed to sprint clear of teammate Hank McGregor in... >>
canoeicf
2022-10-05
Top athletes return for canoe ocean racing world titles
[canoeicf] The first full ICF Canoe Ocean Racing World Championships since the start of the Covid pandemic gets underway in Viana Do Castelo, Portugal, this week, and will feature many of the biggest global names in the sport. Athletes from Australia and New Zealand, two of the strongest canoe ocean racing... >>
paddleworldwide
2022-10-05
Elite paddlers vie for world titles at ICF Ocean Racing event
[paddleworldwide] The ICF Canoe Ocean Racing World Championships are set to commence in Viana Do Castelo, Portugal, marking the first full event since the pandemic. Top international athletes, including returning stars from Australia and New Zealand, will compete for global honors, with the United Arab Emirates... >>
canoeicf
2022-10-04
New ICF member already making a big splash
[canoeicf] United Arab Emirates is one of the newest members of the International Canoe Federation, but it is already making huge steps forward. The Emirates Canoe and Rowing Federation has already had its first athlete compete at the ICF U23 Canoe Sprint World Championships in Szeged earlier this year, and... >>
paddleworldwide
2022-10-04
United Arab Emirates federation shows rapid growth in paddle sports
[paddleworldwide] Discover the latest in canoe, kayak, and various paddle sports from around the globe. Paddle Worldwide offers comprehensive coverage including news, event outcomes, athlete rankings, upcoming competitions, and updates on federations worldwide, serving as a central hub for enthusiasts. >>
paddleworldwide
2022-08-31
ICF targets increased involvement in global multi-sport competitions
[paddleworldwide] The International Canoe Federation (ICF) is actively seeking to expand its presence at major international multi-sport events. President Thomas Konietzko announced applications for the 2026 Commonwealth Games and negotiations for the next Mediterranean Games, aiming to showcase non-Olympic... >>
canoeicf
2022-08-31
ICF to pursue more multi-games opportunities
[canoeicf] The International Canoe Federation will actively pursue more opportunities for an increased presence at major international multi-sport events, President Thomas Konietzko has announced. President Konietzko revealed the ICF has applied to be included in the next edition of the Commonwealth Games,... >>
canoeicf
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... >>
paddleworldwide
2022-04-02