The first medals of the 2019 ECA Dragon Boat Nations and Clubs European Championships and European Cup at Krylatskoye Olympic Course in Moscow have been awarded to the best crews at 200 metres events. Russian national team and clubs have dominated the opening day of the championships.

The 2019 ECA Dragon Boat Nations and Clubs European Championships will kick off today with opening ceremony in Moscow, Russia. Around 900 participants are expected to compete at Krylatskoye Olympic Course between Thursday and Sunday. Moscow hosts the Dragon Boat Championships for the second time in history.

The 2019 ECA Junior and U23 Canoe Sprint European Championships in Czech Republic has concluded with 500 and 200 metres finals. Belarus had another great day of racing winning five gold medals today, Ukraine won four gold medals, Poland and Russia celebrated three gold medals each, and Serbia and Czech Republic listened to the national anthem twice today.