The International Canoe-Kayak Federation is changing its name! Goodbye ICF, hello Paddle WorldwideA name that reflects the FI's ambition to think bigger and better represent the diversity of paddle sports. This name captures the very essence of the sport: regardless of the discipline, the type of boat, or the reason for taking to the water, the paddle is the common element for all paddlers. Combined with "Worldwide," it reflects a sport that transcends borders, cultures and generations " explains the FI.
« Our responsibility goes beyond managing international competitions. We want encourage more people to discover our sport, strengthen our clubs and communities, and welcome all those who share a passion for life on the water, from amateur paddlers to Olympic and Paralympic championsexplains President Thomas Konietzko. Every adventure begins with the first paddle stroke. Through Paddle Worldwide, we want to help more people take that first step, so that create a stronger global community and more united, and to ensure that our sport continues to develop for future generations. »
Richard Pettit, Secretary General of the ICF, adds: Water connects us all. Whether you practice canoeing and kayaking for leisure, health, adventure, competition, or success at the Olympic and Paralympic Games, Paddle Worldwide celebrates this common bondOur ambition is simple: to inspire more people, in more places, to discover the lifelong benefits of paddle sports. »
