The season 2018 was another year to remember for the Italian Canoe Federation. They have celebrated success in the past year at a special gala held in Rome, in the Hall of Honour of the Italian Olympic Committee.

The 2019 ECA Dragon Boat Nations and Clubs European Championships will take place in Moscow, Russia, between 17^th and 21^st July 2019.

Serbian canoe sprinter Olivera Moldovan has announced her retirement from professional sport. She won two medals at European Championships in 2014 and 2015, and two medals at World Championships, as well as a medal at first European Games.