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Spain and Portugal clinch historic K4 world titles on gripping day in Milan

Spain and Portugal made history after pulling off stunning performances to win the respective women’s and men’s kayak four 500m crowns for the first time at the ICF Canoe Sprint World Championships.

Lauridsen denies hosts a Paracanoe gold, Taupianets storms to victory

Germany’s Chinette Karina Lauridsen dashed Italy’s hopes of a home gold after beating reigning champion Viktoryia Pistis Shablova at the 2025 ICF Paracanoe World Championships.

New father Csizmadia dedicates gold to son as Hungary bag two titles

Hungary’s Kolos Attila Csizmadia hailed his five-month-old son for helping to recover from a “really dark place” to reach the top of the podium in Milan.

Chippington, 55, shows grit as hailstorm halts Paracanoe races in Milan

Great Britain’s Jeanette Chippington braved torrid conditions to advance before organisers postponed the rest of the Paracanoe competition on day two due to the adverse weather

Big names falter as in-form Luzan cruises through in Milan

Ukraine’s Liudmyla Luzan laid down a marker in her mission to win two gold medals, while other leading paddlers struggled at the ICF Canoe Sprint World Championships.

Carrington delays holiday plans to reach Milan as "matador" Fuksa is up for fight

Eight-time Olympic champion Lisa Carrington revealed that she was due to fly to Tahiti for a holiday only to be drafted into the New Zealand team to compete in Milan.

Emotional Rufino, Kiss class and Henshaw star in Paracanoe

Peter Kiss of Hungary is ready for any challenges that come his way, while Fernando Rufino De Paulo of Brazil and Charlotte Henshaw ensured an exciting start to the Paracanoe competition in Milan.

Canoe Sprint and Paracanoe giants gather in Milan for grand showdown

From seasoned stars to new prospects, paddlers from across the globe are set for the first ICF Canoe Sprint and Paracanoe World Championships in the Olympic and Paralympic LA28 cycle.

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4 - 7 September 2025

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4 - 7 September 2025

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18 - 20 September 2025

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18 - 21 September 2025

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29 September - 4 October 2025

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17 - 19 October 2025

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29 October - 2 November 2025

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