Durban is ready to welcome visitors from over 32 countries, who will descend on the City to participate in the 9th ICF Ocean Canoe Racing World Championship, taking place between 17-19 October.
The much-anticipated 34-kilometre World Championship race is expected to begin at Durban Undersea Club, situated at the southern end of the beautiful Durban promenade, and finish at Westbrook beach, near Tongaat.
The influx of international athletes, spectators, and media will boost local hospitality, increase hotel occupancy, and reinforce Durban’s beachfront as a world-class sports and leisure precinct.
Stunning weather, warm waters, and an ultra-friendly and hospitable paddling community make Durban the ideal venue for an international event of this stature.
This global paddling event presents a unique opportunity to position Durban as a premier sports tourism destination, aligned with the Municipality’s Integrated Development Plan, the National Sport and Recreation Plan, and the City’s 2030 vision.
The Championships will promote healthy lifestyles, stimulate economic growth through sport tourism, and foster social cohesion by creating inclusive opportunities for community participation.
eThekwini Municipality Mayor, Cyril Xaba, said hosting the world championship demonstrates that the City continues to live up to its tag of being the premier destination for major sports events, and it has a good international track record of hosting major sports events.
“The City is ready for the ICF Canoe Racing World Championship, and we have the expertise, capabilities, and infrastructure to be able to handle the international athletes and visitors expected to arrive in Durban during the Championship”, said Mayor Xaba.
The President of PaddleSport SA, Kim Pople, is confident that the organising committee is ready to welcome all the participants and their supporters to the event and are looking forward to delivering an unforgettable championship event with our partners.
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