Konietzko thanks Romania for incredible support of Ukrainian athletes
International Canoe Federation President Thomas Konietzko has personally thanked the Romanian Canoe Federation and local community leaders during a visit to the region for their outstanding support of Ukrainian athletes during the ongoing crisis with Russia.

Ukrainian paddlers find support from neighbors
Multiple countries have made offers of accommodation and assistance to Ukrainian canoe athletes affected by the Russian invasion of Ukraine. The ICF and FCU have provided updates on their efforts to coordinate assistance for Ukrainian athletes

Ukrainian paddlers find support from neighbors
Multiple countries have made offers of accommodation and assistance to Ukrainian canoe athletes affected by the Russian invasion of Ukraine. The ICF and FCU have provided updates on their efforts to coordinate assistance for Ukrainian athletes

Cuban Olympic canoe champion escapes in Mexico
Cuban authorities confirm the defection of Fernando Dayán Jorge who won gold in C-2 at Tokyo 2020 Games

ICF Secretary General announces departure

ICF shocked by death of founder of Lebanese Canoe Federation
The founder of Lebanon’s Canoe Kayak Federation, Ali Mohammed Awada, has been killed in an apparent bungled robbery, sending shockwaves through the international canoeing family.

Canoe disciplines plan comeback in 2022

ICF set to elect new president

José Perurena’s successor seemed a given, but world canoeing will have to decide between two candidates for the federation’s presidency
After three terms, outgoing president José Perurena wants the new Executive Board to fight for sea kayaking’s entry into LA 2028 or Brisbane 2032.

Perurena Quits Canoeing Presidency
(ATR) Jose Perurena says he will seek to extend his mandate as president of the World Games.
