Equal & Equitable Opportunities for Women in Olympic Canoe Racing
JUNE 2017 – International Olympic Committee approves 3 women’s canoe events for Tokyo 2020 – and a gender equal program!
- June 9, 2017, IOC Press Release
- International Canoe Federation Press Release
- Canoe Kayak Canada Press Release
The Sport of “Canoeing” debuted as an exhibition sport in the 1924 Olympics with 6 Sprint Canoe and Kayak events, for men only. The sport became official in 1936. The Slalom discipline debuted in 1972. There have never been canoe events for women – until now. Thank you for joining the cause to change this!
Also in 2017, the ICF announced Canoeing will add 3 new events to the Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games: 2 men’s and 1 women’s Va’a events.
OUR MISSION: To inspire and enable women to achieve equality, equity and excellence in Olympic canoe racing by advocating for a complete range of development and racing opportunities locally, nationally and internationally. And, to promote and support paddlesport for recreation and as a way of life.
Tokyo 2020 Program
OLYMPIC SPORT: Canoeing
DISCIPLINES: Sprint & Slalom
Boats (Sub-disciplines): Canoe & Kayak
# EVENTS: 16
| Sprint (12) | Slalom (4) | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Men’s Kayak (K) | Men’s “Canadian” Canoe (C) | Men’s Kayak (K) | Men’s “Canadian” Canoe (C) |
| K1 200 | K1 | C1 | |
| K1 1000 | C1 1000 | ||
| K2 1000 | C2 1000 | ||
| K4 500 | |||
| Women’s Kayak | Women’s Canoe (NEW) | Women’s Kayak | Women’s Canoe (NEW) |
| K1 200 | C1 200 | K1 | C1 |
| K1 500 | |||
| K2 500 | C2 500 | ||
| K4 500 | |||
OLYMPIC SPORT: Paracanoe
DISCIPLINES: Kayak (K) & Va’a (V) (canoe)
# EVENTS: 9
| Men’s Kayak | Men’s Va’a (new for 2020) |
|---|---|
| KL1 | |
| KL2 | VL2 |
| KL3 | VL3 |
| Women’s Kayak | Women’s Va’a (new for 2020) |
| KL1 | |
| KL2 | VL2 |
| KL3 |
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WomenCAN International
Equal Opportunities for Women in Olympic Canoe Racing
Pamela Boteler, President info@womencanintl.com