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The wait is almost over: the global sporting community is turning its eyes toward Pau-Pyrénées, France - a location destined to become the heart of international whitewater action. The world’s elite rafting athletes are preparing to converge for what promises to be the most anticipated event of the season. From April 20th to 26th the Parc...
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The Olympic flame: a timeless symbol of peace and human excellence, illuminated the historic heart of Verona this past Sunday, casting a golden light over the city’s ancient stones as the journey toward the Milano-Cortina 2026 Winter Games gains its final, thrilling momentum. For the World Rafting Federation, this was not merely a ceremonial...
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The community has spoken, and the roar of the river has a new name at its peak. We are thrilled to announce that the Elektra Rafting Team has officially been named the 2025 Team of the Year ! 🏆 This isn't just a win for the trophy cabinet; it’s a testament to the power of the global rafting community. Chosen by fans and powered by the river,...
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Dear members of the rafting community worldwide - a thletes, coaches, team managers, officials, supporters and friends - As the year draws to a close, I wish to present a comprehensive reflection on the activities, achievements, and challenges that have characterized this season of the world rafting. The year 2025 has been one of significant...
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From now until December 31st, voting is officially open to choose the Team of the Year! Supporting your favorites is simple: 👍 1 like = 1 vote Connect to our official Instagram page and like the post of your favorite team ! Every like matters, and every team deserves the energy of its community! This award celebrates passion, performance, values,...
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Fire and water aren’t supposed to get along - or do they? At the Cascata delle Marmore, one of Europe’s most powerful waterfalls, the Olympic Flame of Milano Cortina 2026 proved that rules are made to be broken. As part of its journey through the green heart of Italy, the flame left the historic streets of Orvieto and headed south toward Terni,...
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The 2025 rafting season proved to be truly epic - a thrilling crescendo of adrenaline and strategy that saw athletes and teams challenge the planet's most iconic and wild rivers. As emphasized it wasn't just about being the strongest but about instilling in the sport that untamed spirit which defines the 2025 Rafting Team of the Year! The season...
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The merger project between the International Rafting Federation (IRF) and the World Rafting Federation (WRF) marks the beginning of a new chapter for the world rafting community. The unified body envisions a thriving international movement where rafting stands as a symbol of unity, inclusivity, sustainability, and innovation. By establishing a...
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Final Day at the World Rafting Championships in Aluminé, Argentina: today featured the Slalom discipline , a true test of technique and river experience. Team coordination and preparation were essential to face the 10 gate course – 5 red upstream and 5 green downstream gates – that challenged the 80 teams competing. The Slalom results, the third...
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After an exciting opening day featuring the Men’s and Women’s RX categories, today the spotlight turned to the Para-Rafting and Mix categories at the 2025 World Rafting Championships in Aluminé, Neuquén, Argentina. Local spectators and all the delegations cheering on the banks witnessed strategy, tactics, and careful observation of the other...
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The second day of the World Rafting Championships in Aluminé, Argentine Patagonia , brought an exciting display of power and precision, as teams faced off in the RX knock-out. Based on the results from yesterday’s qualification runs, the challenging matchups reflected the high level of competition. Timing, strategy, and a mandatory team spirit...
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The World Rafting Championships officially kicked off today in the breathtaking setting of Aluminé, Argentine Patagonia, with 80 teams from around the world paddling in the pristine waters of the Aluminé River . Competitors are racing across four categories — Men, Women, Mix, and Para-Rafting— in the quest for world titles. The opening event, the...
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The 2025 World Rafting Championships officially opened today in Aluminé, Argentina, with an emotional and vibrant ceremony celebrating sport, nature, and cultural heritage. A total of 280 athletes from 24 nations paraded proudly, celebrating the opening with traditional music, singing, and local dances, bringing color and energy to the riverside...
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The countdown just got real: in two weeks, the Rio Aluminé in Neuquén, Argentina, will host the world’s best rafters for the World Rafting Championships 2025. From 3rd to 9th November, the whitewater of Northern Patagonia will welcome over 280 athletes from 24 nations, all chasing one thing: the world title. And it’s shaping up to be a battle of...
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The clock’s ticking! In less than a month the Aluminé River in Neuquén - Argentina will become the epicenter of world rafting. Patagonia’s raw waters are calling, and the best crews on the planet are answering! This year’s line-up is stacked: 🇦🇷 Argentina - 🇯🇵 Japan – 🇺🇸 USA – 🇳🇱 Netherlands – 🇧🇬 Bulgaria – 🇸🇰 Slovakia – 🇧🇷 Brazil – WRF Teams –...
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In a significant step forward for adventure sports and international cooperation, the World Rafting Federation, alongside the Indian Rafting Foundation, the Asian Council of the WRF and the Arunachal Pradesh Water Sports Association (APWSA) - signed a groundbreaking agreement last week. The collaboration marks a new chapter for rafting in India,...
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Sagana, Kenya - History is being made this week in Sagana, Kenya, as the continent unites for the very first African Rafting Championships — an important milestone in the build-up to next year’s full series of continental championships (Africa, Europe, Pan-America, Asia...) under the global rafting calendar. Hosted by the Kenya Rafting Federation...
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The crystal clear waters of the Soča river played host to the world’s top young rafters at the 2025 Junior & U23 World Rafting Champs. After 2 intense days of Downriver and RX in Slovenia, yesterday the Slalom gates awarded the last points, and consequently decided the the Overall results. The Youth World Champions were decided among 11 gates,...
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The second day of the U23 and Junior World Rafting Championships in Slovenia, saw the explosive RX discipline unfold—bringing tight battles and high-stakes strategy racing into the Solkan venue. With national pride and crucial points on the line, the event proved to be a pivotal stage in the championship, as some nations extended their dominance...
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In the heart of Solkan, where the emerald waters of the Soča River meet the dreams of the next generation rafters – a historic moment in rafting is taking place: the official announcement of the merger between the WRF and the IRF. A symbolic and strategic step toward: a stronger, united future for our sport. We sat down for a while with Danilo...
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