Le Lee Valley White Water Centre returns to the light. The London 2012 Olympic site, located just north of the capital, has been officially chosen to host a leg of Canoe Slalom World Cup in August 2027It had already been the venue for the 2023 World Slalom Championships.
« We are delighted to once again host an international event with our partners at the Lee Valley White Water Centre, said Ashley Metcalfe, CEO of Paddle UK. Organizing major events in the UK is of paramount importance for our athletes, for the local community at the venue, and of course, for inspire a new generation of paddlersLee Valley is a world-class venue that is highly regarded by athletes and fans of the sport, and we look forward to welcoming them back to the UK. »
« It will be the fifth major international event we are organizing in this iconic site"That's what Shaun Dawson, the regional authority's chief executive, explained. The center perfectly embodies the Olympic sporting legacy and we are celebrating its 15 years since its opening in 2011. »
