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The 2026 Asian Rafting Championships are officially heading to Arunachal Pradesh . From October 5 to 9, the Siang River in Boleng will see Asia's top whitewater athletes face off on one of India's most respected stretches of whitewater. Known for heavy water and complex rapids carved into the Himalaya , the Siang demands serious technical skill...
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The Bulgarian Rafting Federation is set to host an elite International Rafting Training Camp on the renowned rapids of the Struma River in the Kresna Gorge from July 31st to August 2nd, 2026. Open to athletes and clubs worldwide, this intensive three-day event offers a unique opportunity to train under the guidance of one of the sport's most...
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It is time to turn the international whitewater spotlight toward the Eastern Himalayas as Boleng, Arunachal Pradesh, prepares to host the marquee event of the season: the 2026 Asian Rafting Championships . From October 5th to 9th, the continent's elite paddlers will descend upon the Siang Valley, ready to test their mettle on the unforgiving...
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The final day of competitions at the 2026 African Rafting Championships and World Rafting Cup in Sagana, Kenya, has officially drawn to a close, marking a fantastic experience and a monumental success for the sport. As the first event of its kind in the region, it stands as a historic milestone for international competitive rafting. The whole...
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The 2026 African Rafting Championships and World Rafting Cup continued to deliver spectacular whitewater action on day two in Sagana - Kenya, as athletes tackled the most anticipated RX discipline. For several competing nations, navigating the format was a completely new experience. However run after run the learning curve gave way to a surge of...
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The Tana River roared to life today as Sagana, played host to the thrilling opening day of the 2026 World Rafting Cup and the concurrent 2026 African Rafting Championships . The world's best crews navigated the technical rapids, showcasing elite professionalism, synchronized power, and white-water mastery in the high-stakes Sprint discipline. In...
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SAGANA, KENYA – The waters of the Tana River are buzzing with a new, vibrant energy. Yesterday evening, on the banks of the river at the renowned Sagana Rapids Camp a spectacular and colorful Opening Ceremony officially kicked off one of the most anticipated events of the season: the African Rafting Championships , running concurrently with the...
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How many 27-year-olds do you know who balance university studies, work as a chef, train as elite athletes, and run a national sports federation? Meet June Muthoni Kariuki , the newly turned 27-year-old President of the Kenyan Rafting Federation . She is the definition of a driven, versatile, and fiercely focused young woman who is redefining what...
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After three intense days of competition sharing the river side-by-side with wildwater canoe athletes, sunday’s action brought this stage of the 2026 World Rafting Cup to a spectacular close in Mezzana, Val di Sole. The Italian Alps provided a stunning backdrop, but it was the water that stole the show. The river levels were absolutely optimal...
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Live from the waters of the Noce River the RX races at the 2026 Italian World Rafting Cup. Following a split schedule that saw the premier Men's and Women's categories race in the morning and the Mixed and Para categories take over the afternoon following the wildwater canoe events, the final standings highlight incredible international talent...
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The 2026 World Rafting Cup in Val di Sole, Italy ignited the rapids today with the Sprint discipline in Mezzana. Rafters pushed their limits, putting on a masterclass of technique, power and river reading in a race against the clock. In the Senior Men ’s category Japan Rafting Team Teikei laid down the fastest overall run of the day, stopping the...
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MEZZANA, Italy - The wait is officially over. The second 2026 World Rafting Cup has officially launched today June 26, in the iconic whitewater haven of Mezzana, nestled within the breathtaking Val di Sole, Italy . Under the governance of United Rafting, the world’s elite paddlers have gathered on the fierce, technical currents of the Noce River...
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On June 16, 2026 the Pan-American Continental Assembly of United Rafting was convened electronically to elect its regional leadership. This assembly marked the conclusion of a historic cycle of elections that successfully established representative governing bodies across Africa, Asia, Europe and the Pan-America. With eight National Federations...
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On June 16, 2026 the European Continental Assembly of World Rafting convened electronically to officially elect the continent's new representative governing body. With 28 eligible National Federations, the meeting achieved a 21.4% turnout featuring active representation from nations including Bulgaria, France, Georgia, Great Britain, Italy,...
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On June 11, 2026, the Africa Continental Assembly of United Rafting was convened to elect the continent's new leadership. Out of seven eligible National Federations five were represented, resulting in a 71.4% voter turnout. The participating federations included Ghana, Kenya, Morocco, Togo, and Tunisia. Addressing the assembly, United Rafting...
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On June 11, 2026 the world rafting community witnessed a historic milestone with the successful conclusion of the Asia Continental Assembly of United Rafting . The assembly officially elected the President and Members of the Asian Continental Council, establishing the representative governing body for the continent’s current electoral cycle....
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The excitement is building as the world rafting community turns its attention to the next major stop on the calendar: the World Rafting Cup 2026 in Val di Sole - Italy, scheduled for June 26th to 28th, 2026. Hosted on the legendary Noce River in Mezzana , one of Europe's most iconic whitewater venues, the event is already shaping up to be one of...
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The second day of competition at the 2026 European Rafting Championships in Banja Luka delivered fast-paced RX action on the Vrbas River , with athletes from across Europe embracing both the intensity of racing and the unique atmosphere surrounding the event. For many national teams, this was their very first experience competing in the RX...
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The 2026 European Rafting Championships are officially underway! Today the iconic Kanjon Tijesno on the Vrbas River in Banja Luka, Bosnia and Herzegovina , hosted a thrilling first day of competition. A total of 38 registered teams lined up to battle the rapids in the highly anticipated Sprint discipline, setting the stage for an unforgettable...
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Banja Luka is once again ready to welcome the European rafting community as it hosts the 2026 European Rafting Championships , taking place from May 27th to 30th on the iconic Vrbas River . The event will bring together the top teams from across Europe, competing in Sprint, RX, and Slalom disciplines in the spectacular setting renowned for its...
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