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Penrith Whitewater Stadium will be hosting the 2025 International Canoe Federation (ICF) Canoe Slalom World Championships from 1st-6th October – marking the first time the event has been hosted in Australia since 2005 and also marking the 25th anniversary of the event at the Sydney 2000 Olympic and Paralympic Games.

More than 300 competitors from 50 nations are expected to take part. 

It will feature 10 medal events including Canoe and Kayak singles (C1 and K1), Canoe and Kayak Teams, and Kayak Cross.

The Championships offer the chance to see Paris 2024 Olympic and Paralympic gold medal heroes compete on the world stage in Australia’s ‘own backyard’.

Competitors include Jess Fox OAM and Noemie Fox who, at the Paris Olympics, became the first Australian siblings to claim individual Olympic golds.

The sisters were announced as shared winners of The Don Award at the recent Sport Australia Hall of Fame inductions and awards dinner. The Don Award honours an Australian athlete or team whose achievements and example over the past 12 months have most inspired the nation.

Seeing Jess and Noemie in action is hoped to inspire more women and girls to be active, play sport and have the chance to be the next Australian sporting role model. 

Hosting this event is also anticipated to encourage competitive and recreational participation in paddle sports within the Australian community. Participating in sport provides improved health and well-being and builds valuable social connection.

Learn more about the different types of paddle sports. 

For more information about the Championships visit Paddle 25. 

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