The opening day of the 2025 ECA Junior and U23 Canoe Slalom European Championships in Solkan, Slovenia, has already brought the first medal battles. The gold medals for the best teams in the Junior and U23 kayak events went to representatives from Czechia and Germany.

Today marks the start of the second major highlight of the season for junior and U23 canoe slalom paddlers. Following the World Championships held in France earlier this month, the Soča River in Solkan is now hosting the 2025 ECA Junior and U23 Canoe Slalom European Championships.