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Explosive Opening in Pau: Sprint sets the bar for Junior & U23 World Champs and the Senior World Cup
The wait is finally over. The whitewater of Pau stadium, France, exploded into action today as the Junior and U23 World Championships alongside the Senior World Cup took off with the Sprint discipline , providing a rigorous test of explosive power and technical synchronisation for the 80 international teams in attendance. The competition took...
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The 2026 Junior & U23 World Rafting Championships and the Senior World Cup officially launched this evening with the opening ceremony in the heart of the French Pyrenees. Hosted by the local organising committee, Parc Aquasports, and the Fédération Française de Canoë-Kayak (FFCK), the event welcomes 80 teams representing 18 nations to this...
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Pau, France - April 22, 2026 Rafting brings new energy to Pau during Worlds week - a s part of the ongoing World Championships in Pau, a special rafting day was organized - after the morning training session of this week's races - to introduce young people to the sport while highlighting the international event taking place on the whitewater...
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Pau, France - April 21, 2026 The new chapter for the rafting community began today in Pau, in the French Pyrenees, where the first Elective Congress of United Rafting officially took place. The Congress marked the formal unification of the World Rafting Federation (WRF) and the International Rafting Federation (IRF) into a single governing body...
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The road to the 2026 European Rafting Championships starts here! The official Bulletin 1 has just been released, confirming that from May 27th to 30th, the international rafting spotlight will shine on Banja Luka, Bosnia and Herzegovina . Prepare to tackle the legendary Vrbas River , a spectacular natural arena known for its technical III/III+...
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PAU, FRANCE – As the global rafting community sets its sights on the upcoming 2026 World Rafting Cup and Junior/U23 World Rafting Championships , the city of Pau is adding a massive professional milestone to the calendar. On April 21 & 22, 2026, the Parc Aquasports - Stade d’Eaux Vives Pau Pyrénées will host the first-ever Salon des...
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Bulletin 1 of the 2026 World Rafting Cup & African Rafting Championships is officially out. From July 6th to 13th , international top-tier athletes will descend upon Sagana - Kenya , to challenge the fierce currents of the Tana River . Known for its demanding Grade III and IV rapids, this location stands as a premier destination for white-water...
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Bulletin 1 of the 2026 Val di Sole - World Rafting Cup is officially out. From June 26th to 28th , the world’s elite return to Mezzana, Italy, to tackle the iconic Noce River. Ranked by National Geographic as the only European river in the world’s top 10 for river sports, this venue defines high-stakes adventure. Don't let the current catch you...
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Tunceli, Türkiye - The world of rafting turned its eyes to the heart of Turkiye this past week as the Yeşilay Rafting Türkiye Şampiyonası successfully concluded on the vibrant waters of the Munzur River . From March 26th to 29th, the city of Tunceli transformed into a hub of high-stakes competition and sportsmanship, hosting a vital event for the...
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Dear Members, we would like to inform you that the official List of Admitted Candidates for the First Elective Congress of United Rafting has now been published. We kindly remind all National Federations that, in order to exercise their voting rights at the upcoming General Congress, it is mandatory to complete the Pre-accreditation procedure...
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The first official teaser for the 2026 Junior&U23 World Rafting Championships and the 2026 World Rafting Cup in Pau-Pyrénées, France is now online! This sneak peek gives a first glimpse of what will be an extraordinary week of worldwide whitewater competition. From April 20th to 26th, the world’s best athletes will battle it out at the famed Parc...
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The World Rafting Federation and the International Rafting Federation officially announce the convocation of the Constitutive and First Elective Congress of United Rafting, to be held on 21 April 2026 in Pau, France in accordance with the Statutes and the Transitional Provisions adopted following the unification process. This historic Congress...
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A defining milestone for African water sports was achieved yesterday in Aosta, Italy, where the World Rafting Federation (WRF), African Rafting Council and a high-level Kenyan delegation (KRF) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) officially awarding Kenya the hosting rights for the July 2026 World Rafting Cup the third step of the global...
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From February 5th to 8th, the Campeonato Brasileiro de Rafting R4 2026 officially launched Brazil’s national rafting season at the Parque Radical de Deodoro . The event gathered teams from multiple states and immediately set a high competitive standard for the year. The venue in Rio de Janeiro is a sports complex located in the Deodoro...
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The sixth edition of the Arouca Rafting Summit , held from January 13th to February 6th, once again confirmed Arouca’s leading role in Portuguese rafting sport. Set against the winter backdrop of the Paiva River , the event successfully combined adventure, inclusion, competition and professional development. The program opened with an inclusive...
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World Rafting is happy to announce a new opportunity for athletes and rafting enthusiasts who are looking to develop their skills and gain valuable international experience. In collaboration with CRFCK – FFCK: Centre régional de formation au canoë-kayak – FFCK; a rafting course will take place in Villeneuve, in the Aosta Valley (Italy), from May...
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We - WRF and IRF - are excited to announce that the new Sport Rules have officially been published! These updated rules represent an important step forward for our sport, incorporating the latest developments, improving clarity, and strengthening fairness and consistency across all competitions. We strongly encourage all athletes, teams,...
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Under the leadership of the Nepal Olympic Committee and officials from the Nepal Rafting and Canoeing Association, a definitive roadmap is established to elevate regional standards, infrastructure, and international competitiveness. Satdobato, Lalitpur – In a decisive move to strengthen the landscape of water sports in the region, Mr. Rajiv...
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Nepal Raft & Kayak Club Fishing “A” emerged as national champions at the Nepal Rafting Championships 2026 held on February 2nd, 2026 on the powerful waters of the Trishuli River, Chitwan . In one of the most competitive national championships in recent years, the team stood out for consistency, control and speed, mastering all the rafting...
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