ICF Ranking race 2024
Dear sports friends, ladies, and gentlemen,
It is a great honor for me to invite all enthusiasts of this sport to the 2024 ICF Wildwater Sprint Pre-world Championship, which will take place from August 31 to September 1, 2024, in České Budějovice.
On behalf of the Czech Canoe Union, I would like to extend our gratitude to the International Canoe Federation for entrusting us with the privilege of hosting this competition. The technical organization of the race has been delegated to TJ Synthesia Pardubice, a recognized organizer of wildwater events. Since 2007, they have showcased their exceptional organizational skills in numerous senior competitions at the national level, including the very first Czech Wildwater Sprint Championship on the artificial course here in České Budějovice.
The racecourse at the Lída Polesná Arena has recently undergone extensive reconstruction, ensuring that the artificial course meets the highest standards required for hosting major international competitions.
The Czech Canoe Union has a proud history of successfully organizing world-class competitions, such as the World Championship 2006 in Karlovy Vary, the Junior European Championship 2003, and several World Cups. Just last year, we hosted the Junior and U23 World Championships in Roudnice nad Labem, as well as the World Cup here in České Budějovice. I believe that hosting the ICF Wildwater Sprint Pre-world Championship will be a successful continuation of this tradition and a good test for the 2025 ICF Wildwater Sprint World Championships.
I am confident that this competition will be organized at the highest possible level and will provide all athletes with invaluable experience, along with the opportunity to explore one of the most beautiful regions in the Czech Republic.
I extend my heartfelt thanks to all the enthusiasts and volunteers who have worked tirelessly to prepare for this challenging event. My gratitude also goes to the sponsors who have supported us in various ways to make this important event possible.
I look forward to welcoming you to České Budějovice at the Lída Polesná Arena.
Stanislav Ježek
President of the Czech Canoe Union
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