Competitions

For the first time ever in an official international canoeing championships, you'll be able to follow the race from the inside and from the comfort of your couch.

The competition part of the 2025 ECA Wildwater Canoeing European Championships in Mezzana kicked off with the classic individual races. The opening day was dominated by French athletes, who claimed a total of nine medals, including three golds.

Excitement is building ahead of the 2025 ECA Wildwater Canoeing European Championships. Mezzana will host the continental championships from Wednesday to Saturday, with the official opening ceremony taking place on Tuesday afternoon.

Portugal, a powerhouse in canoeing and renowned for its excellent organisation of major international canoeing events, will this week host one of the highlights of the European canoeing season. The 2025 ECA Canoe Marathon European Championships will take place in Ponte de Lima between 2nd and 8th June.

The International Canoe Federation and European Canoe Association have issued a joint call for further support to help long-suffering Ukrainian paddlers.