The reigning 2022 women’s canoe European Champion Mallory Franklin has suffered an injury during the preparation for the very important season 2023 in which the Olympic qualifiers and Canoe Slalom World Championships will be held on her home course in London Lee Valley.

British Canoe Slalom Team Manager, Fieke Blackwell, has been recognised for her dedication to the role at UK Sport's PLx Awards, winning 'Support staff or practitioner who has made a special impact.'

Lithuanian Canoe Federation awarded the best athletes of the season 2022 and it was kayaker Mindaugas Maldonis who received an award for the athlete of the year.