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2021-03-12

ICF selects host cities for 2025 world championships

[paddleworldwide] The International Canoe Federation has announced the host cities for its 2025 world championships, with Sydney, Australia, set to welcome canoe slalom and extreme canoe slalom, and Milan, Italy, hosting canoe sprint and paracanoe events. Other disciplines will take place across France, Portugal,... >>

2021-03-12

ICF awards world championship venues for 2025

[canoeicf] 25 years after it hosted canoe slalom at the Sydney Olympics, Penrith Whitewater Stadium will once again welcome the world’s best paddlers after the International Canoe Federation on Friday awarded the city the hosting rights for the 2025 world championships. The ICF board also voted to stage the... >>

2021-01-17

ICF community remembers Joao Tomasini Schwertner, a dedicated advocate for canoe sports

[paddleworldwide] The International Canoe Federation (ICF) is deeply saddened by the loss of Joao Tomasini Schwertner, a revered board member and passionate champion of canoe sports, who passed away due to COVID-19 complications. His extensive contributions to the sport's development across Brazil and the Pan... >>

2021-01-17

ICF mourns passing of Joao Tomasini Schwertner

[canoeicf] The International Canoe Federation is mourning the passing of long time board member and passionate canoe sports advocate, Joao Tomasini Schwertner, who died on Sunday in Brazil following complications of Covid-19. Mr Tomasini, who was 61, was one of the longest serving leaders of Olympic sport in... >>

2021-01-06

ICF and Rotomod join forces to boost paddle development

[canoeicf] The International Canoe Federation will team up with leading recreational watersport manufacturer Rotomod in a partnership which will provide an enormous boost to the development of paddle sports around the globe. The two-year deal will allow paddlers in countries where canoeing is still... >>

2021-01-06

ICF and Rotomod collaborate to enhance global paddle sports development

[paddleworldwide] The International Canoe Federation and Rotomod have formed a two-year partnership to significantly advance paddle sports worldwide. This collaboration will supply essential equipment to developing nations, ensuring participants in the ICF's programs receive top-tier gear and support. >>

2021-01-05

Get set for a year like none before

[canoeicf] The opportunity for athletes to become both an Olympic and world champion in the same calendar year for the first time in International Canoe Federation history will be one of many highlights in what is set to be the busiest year on record for paddlers around the world. An already action-packed... >>

2021-01-05

Paddlers anticipate a historic year with Olympic and world championship events

[paddleworldwide] The upcoming year promises an exceptionally busy schedule for global paddlers, offering a unique chance to secure both Olympic and world championship titles. This unprecedented calendar includes numerous international competitions, world cups, and qualifying events across various disciplines,... >>

2020-06-29

ICF hopeful some events will be held this year

[canoeicf] The International Canoe Federation remains hopeful there will be international canoe slalom, canoe sprint, paracanoe and wildwater events before the end of this year, following the latest ICF board meeting. Organisers of canoe slalom world cups in Tacen, Slovenia, and Pau, France, and a canoe... >>

2020-06-29

Despite cancellations, ICF board targets late 2020 competitions

[paddleworldwide] The International Canoe Federation remains optimistic about hosting several international canoe slalom, sprint, paracanoe, and wildwater events later in 2020. Organizers are preparing for competitions in Europe, implementing strict COVID-19 safety protocols. While some major championships have... >>