Once again, canoe-kayak will only be a spectator at the Commonwealth Games this summer in Glasgow. But the International Federation intends to change things from 2030 onwards. ICF President Thomas Konietzko met with the Indian Minister of Youth and Sports, Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya, to discuss the program of Ahmedabad Games in 2030.
Thomas Konietzko emphasized the popularity of this sport in Commonwealth countriesAs a reminder, in 2024, New Zealand won four gold medals in Vaires-sur-Marne. Australia (five medals, including three gold), Canada (two medals, including one gold), and Great Britain (four medals) also shone. Dr. Mandaviya responded positively and stated that they would try to include this sport, given its immense popularity in India. " explains the ICF on its website.
« India has the potential to become a world power in our sportAnd with the participation of many strong canoe-kayak nations at the Games, we hope to see our beautiful sport featured in another multi-sport event., the president said. We also discussed India's plans to develop world-class sites in sprint and slalom, and in To host the World Championships in the near future. "These are win-win discussions, since India intends to distinguish itself and strengthen its credibility in order to obtain the organization of the 2036 Olympic and Paralympic Games."
