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— September 24, 2026

One million euros for paddle sports

Paddle Worldwide is all smiles. The European Union has awarded €1,2 million in funding to three Erasmus+ projects aimed at accelerating the development of paddle sports. The... Read more "

— August 25, 2026

Oklahoma sets its sights on the 2028 Olympics

Oklahoma City is eagerly awaiting the Olympic Games. The metropolis recently hosted the Canoe Slalom World Championships, which further boosted its confidence... Read more "

— August 23, 2026

Russia and Belarus to be reintegrated by 2027

Paddle Worldwide will fully reinstate Russian and Belarusian athletes from January 1, 2027. The IDF Board has approved the lifting of all restrictions... Read more "

— August 6, 2026

India will host the 2028 Congress

India will host the Paddle Worldwide Congress in 2028! New Delhi was chosen over bids from Egypt and Azerbaijan in the vote held in Oklahoma City... Read more "

— July 27, 2026

ICF becomes Paddle Worldwide

The International Canoe-Kayak Federation is changing its name! Goodbye ICF, hello Paddle Worldwide. A name that reflects the FI's ambition to think bigger and... Read more "

— June 4, 2026

Queensland wants the World Paddle Games

The International Canoe Federation (ICF) will launch the World Paddle Games in 2030. This event will bring together all the disciplines it oversees: canoe sprint, slalom, kayak cross, para-paddle... Read more "

— April 21, 2026

A London 2012 venue chosen for the World Cup

The Lee Valley White Water Centre is back in the spotlight. The London 2012 Olympic venue, located just north of the capital, has been officially chosen to host... Read more "

— March 10, 2026

Azerbaijan is courting the ICF

The International Canoe Federation is holding its meetings in Azerbaijan this week. Baku will host the ICF Executive Committee and Board of Directors meetings from March 11 to 15. Read more "

— October 16, 2025

"A lot of confidence and enthusiasm" in Oklahoma ahead of the 2026 World Championships

Oklahoma officially received the International Canoe Federation flag following the Sydney World Championships. Mike Knopp, chairman of the Oklahoma City 2026 organizing committee, was... Read more "

— August 28, 2025

Hungary and Denmark stand in solidarity with Ukraine

In June, the International Canoe Federation (ICF) and the European Canoe Association launched a joint appeal for solidarity to support Ukrainian athletes, who were deprived of stable conditions... Read more "