Péter Kárai
About
Péter Kárai has served as a Member of the Board of Directors of the ICF since 2025, representing Europe as the Continental Representative. He also chairs the Paddle Europ Finance Committee and leads the Paddle Europe Governance Working Group, overseeing the development of the new Paddle Europe statutes.
At the Hungarian Canoe Federation, he serves as Financial Vice President and Head of the Anti-Doping Task Force. He is a member of the Hungarian Olympic Committee and the Board of Trustees of the György Kolonics Foundation. A paddler since 1985, Kárai holds qualifications in Business Administration, Economic Law, and Sports Management.
Career in sports administration
2025 – present - Member of the Board of Directors, International Canoe Federation (ICF) – Continental Representative of Europe
2025 – present - Chair of the Paddle Europe Finance Committee
2023 – present - Head of the Paddle Europe Governance Working Group
2021 – present - Member of the Hungarian Olympic Committee
2017 – present - Member of the Board of Directors, Paddle Europe
2016 – present - Financial Vice President & Head of Anti-Doping Task Force, Hungarian Canoe Federation
Contact
Péter Kárai – ICF Continental Representative of Europe
* All ICF elected officials are required to sign the ICF Board of Directors Code of Conduct to ensure highest ethical principles are kept.
