Competitions

Czech canoe slalom paddlers fought for the places in the national team this weekend in Prague. One of the greatest canoe slalom paddlers of all times Vavrinec Hradilek was among those who were on the start line, however he took this opportunity to say goodbye to canoeing family and fans and retire from professional canoe slalom.

The German Canoe Federation has a new president. Dajana Pefestorff was unanimously elected to take over the president’s position from Jens Perlwitz who announced his resignation. Dajana Pefestorff is the first female at the helm of the German Canoe Federation.

The second competition day of the ECA I Feel Slovenia Tacen 2024 European Open Canoe Slalom Cup and the ICF ranking race on the Sava River brought wins to younger generation. The most experienced winner of the day was Eva Terčelj (SLO) in women’s kayak. Elena Borghi (ITA) won in women’s canoe, Lan Tominc in men’s kayak and Žiga Lin Hočevar (both SLO) in men’s canoe.

Ljubljana – Tacen hosts the first of the two ECA canoe slalom competitions in the season 2024 this weekend. The ECA I Feel Slovenia Tacen 2024 European Open Canoe Slalom Cup attracted over 230 athletes from 19 countries. On the first day of finals wins went to the hands of Slovenian, Austrian and British paddlers.