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European representatives elected to top positions within the ICF
12.11.2024

European representatives elected to top positions within the ICF

Nearly 200 delegates took part in this year’s ICF Congress which was held in Antalya, Turkiye. German Thomas Konietzko Konietzko has been re-elected as President of the International Canoe Federation, while several European representatives took important roles within the ICF.

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ECA Visit to Istanbul – A Step for Canoe Sprint at the 2027 European Games
11.11.2024

ECA Visit to Istanbul – A Step for Canoe Sprint at the 2027 European Games

Following the ECA Extraordinary Congress in Antalya, ECA President Jean Zoungrana and Jovana Stanojevic, the ECA Sport and Event Manager, visited Istanbul to inspect the proposed venue for the Canoe Sprint competitions at the 2027 European Games. The European Games, which are scheduled for June 2027, will be especially significant as they will give athletes the chance to earn the quotas for the 2028 Summer Olympic Games in Los Angeles.

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Delegates approved the new ECA statutes at the Extraordinary Congress
9.11.2024

Delegates approved the new ECA statutes at the Extraordinary Congress

European Canoe Association (ECA) held an Extraordinary Congress in Antalya, Turkiye, to introduce the proposal of new and modernized Statutes which were thoughtfully prepared by the ECA Board of Directors and appointed working group. The delegates approved the proposed changes to the ECA Statutes.

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Rest in peace, Frank Garner
9.11.2024

Rest in peace, Frank Garner

The European Canoe Association is deeply saddened by the news of the passing of Frank Garner, a cherished member of the canoeing community. A former canoe sprinter and member of the Canadian national team dedicated his life to canoeing and sports and was instrumental to organising many major international sporting competitions (not only canoeing) in Canada. He also served as the chair of ICF’s canoe sprint committee for many years.
We would like to express sincere condolences to his family and friends. Frank, rest in peace.

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Bulgarian canoeing mourns the death of Olympic medallist

Only a couple of days before his 70th birthday former Bulgarian canoe sprinter Borislav Borisov passed away. He won bronze Olympic medal at the 1980 Moscow Olympic Games.

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