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Canoeing
Paddle sport in which you kneel or sit facing forward in an open or closed-decked canoe, and propel yourself with a single-bladed paddle, under your own power
—country of origin
—first recorded
—not on the Olympic programme
2disciplines & variants
—international bodies
Canoeing is a water sport, part of canoeing and kayaking. The sport is governed internationally by Asian Canoe Confederation. Wikidata lists 2 disciplines or variants under it.
Part ofCanoeing and kayaking
TypeWater sports
PractitionersCanoeist
Governing bodyAsian Canoe Confederation
Family tree
Disciplines and variants
2
Multi-sport events
At other multi-sport games
| Games | Editions | First | Latest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer Youth Olympic Games | 1 | 2018 | 2018 | 2018 |
| World Games | 1 | 2025 | 2025 | 2025 |
| Pan American Games | 7 | 1991 | 2023 | 1991, 1995, 1999, 2007, 2015, 2019, 2023 |
| Central American and Caribbean Games | 5 | 2006 | 2026 | 2006, 2010, 2014, 2018, 2026 |
| Pacific Games | 4 | 2007 | 2023 | 2007, 2015, 2019, 2023 |
| South American Games | 3 | 2010 | 2026 | 2010, 2014, 2026 |
| Mediterranean Games | 2 | 2018 | 2026 | 2018, 2026 |
| Summer World University Games | 2 | 1987 | 2013 | 1987, 2013 |
| Asian Games | 2 | 1998 | 2018 | 1998, 2018 |
| European Games | 2 | 2015 | 2019 | 2015, 2019 |
| European Youth Olympic Festival | 1 | 2025 | 2025 | 2025 |
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