Canoe - Sprint Discussion | Qualification to Summer Olympic Games Los Angeles 2028 Road to LA 2028

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Edited August 15, 2025 by Sindo

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Canoe sprint event program for ICF competitions during next cycle: https://www.canoeicf.com/news/icf-ensures-continuity-athletes-canoe-sprint-events-2025-2028

Edited February 28, 2025 by Olympian1010

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Głazunow, a finalist in the men's C-1 from Paris, hints changes to the qualification system for the 2028 Games.

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- The qualification regulations for the Olympics have changed and in two years' time we will be competing in all competitions to collect points for the Olympic ranking. That's why this year we also want to rest a bit, recuperate to have strength for these next seasons,’ Glazunov told PAP.

Source: https://sport.tvp.pl/86704534/ps-w-kajakarstwie-polacy-w-szegedzie-wystapia-bez-czolowych-kanadyjkarzy

 

EDIT: ICF launched new Canoe Sprint World Ranking system that will be the base for the qualification: https://www.canoeicf.com/news/icf-launches-new-canoe-sprint-world-ranking-system

Edited May 15, 2025 by Kerkun

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On 5/15/2025 at 11:50 AM, Kerkun said:

Głazunow, a finalist in the men's C-1 from Paris, hints changes to the qualification system for the 2028 Games.

Source: https://sport.tvp.pl/86704534/ps-w-kajakarstwie-polacy-w-szegedzie-wystapia-bez-czolowych-kanadyjkarzy

 

EDIT: ICF launched new Canoe Sprint World Ranking system that will be the base for the qualification: https://www.canoeicf.com/news/icf-launches-new-canoe-sprint-world-ranking-system

I've said it multiple times, that smaller sports should definitely be adopting a World Cup circuit like FIS does with skiing, or in tennis etc. in order to somehow popularize the sport. 

 

It's always better to have a clear competition system for the athletes, for the fans, for the TVs, to know which are big events, what are the stakes, have some continuity etc.

 

As for LA28 qualification, let's hope the rankings quotas won't be more than 50% in an event and there are still the direct qualification regattas for people who for some reason couldn't be performing year out.  

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Canoe Sprint ECA European Championships 2026

 

Montemor-o-Velho (POR) - 11 June 2026 - 14 June 2026

 

 

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Edited February 26 by Sindo

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The Olympic ranking for canoe slalom starts today, with the Asian Championships in China being the first event where athletes can earn points. It carries exactly the same weighting as a World Cup stage. It’s also particularly interesting for European teams, since Asia has virtually a guaranteed spot in K4 and several competitive crews capable of finishing in the top 11.
Does anyone know if there are live results available?

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3 hours ago, Gianlu33 said:

The Olympic ranking for canoe slalom starts today, with the Asian Championships in China being the first event where athletes can earn points. It carries exactly the same weighting as a World Cup stage. It’s also particularly interesting for European teams, since Asia has virtually a guaranteed spot in K4 and several competitive crews capable of finishing in the top 11.
Does anyone know if there are live results available?

Here 

 

Live stream is here if you or anyone else wanted to watch. 

Edited 1 hour ago by Josh
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