Organisers of this year’s International Canoe Federation Masters Canoe Sprint World Championships are promising an “unforgettable experience” for paddlers in Montemor-o-Velho, Portugal.
Registration has opened for the event that will take place from July 29 to 31 at the Centre for High Performance Montemor-o-Velho.
It will be the third time the Portuguese town has staged the competition where paddlers ranging from over 35 to over 75 will battle it out for masters world titles.
Participants will have the chance to race over the distances of 200m and 500m in kayak single, kayak double, kayak four, canoe single, canoe double and canoe four.
As well as men’s and women’s races, there will also be mixed events in K2, K4, C2 and C4.
There is no limit to the number of boats entered per country in each event with all categories featuring five-year age groups.
The maximum age group will be over 75 for all categories.
In the team events, athletes from different countries can come together in the same boat while their age group will be set according to the age of the youngest paddler in the team.
The deadline for entries is June 29 — exactly one month before the ICF Masters Canoe Sprint World Championships is due to start.
All the registration details and information on the event can be found in the newly published first bulletin.
Click here for registration details
Portuguese Canoe Federation President Ricardo Machado said he was excited to “make history” in Montemor-o-Velho.
“Our team is fully committed to delivering an exceptional event for all the teams traveling to Portugal to compete for the 2025 world titles,” said Machado.
“Renowned for our outstanding organisation, we are determined to uphold this reputation once again this year.
“While we recognise the challenges ahead, we are confident that everything will be ready to provide an unforgettable championship experience for over 30 nations worldwide.
“As the main local organiser of these World Championships, the Portuguese Canoe Federation is proud to promise you an experience to cherish.
“Together, let's make history!”
Montemor-o-Velho will also be the host of the ICF Junior and U23 Canoe Sprint World Championships from July 23 to 27.
“It is a great honour and an enormous privilege for Montemor-o-Velho to host the Masters Canoe Sprint World Championships once again,” said Emilio Augusto Ferreira Torrao, Mayor of Montemor-o-Velho.
“We are confident that our National Nautical Centre provides the perfect stage for athletes to make history once again.
“Montemor-o-Velho warmly welcomes all paddlers, with a strong commitment to ensure an exceptional and safe event for everyone involved.
“With outstanding natural, environmental, cultural and sporting conditions, Montemor-o-Velho offers state-of-the-art facilities and technology at the service of athletes, enthusiasts and canoeing fans.”
Toshi Furuya, Chair of the ICF Canoe Sprint Committee, said: “Montemor-o-Velho will be an excellent location for this year’s Masters Canoe Sprint World Championships.
“The Portuguese Canoe Federation is a vastly experienced organiser of our competitions, and I expect this year’s event to be one to remember.
“It’s always exciting to see paddlers from all over the world come together to compete for these prestigious masters titles.”
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