Pam Boteler

Women's Canoe events will be included for the first time in the Olympics, in Tokyo 2020!.   After nearly 20 years of lobbying, the International Olympic Committee approved the proposal presented by the International Canoe Federation in June 2017.  Tokyo 2020 will see 2 sprint canoe events (C1 200, singles canoe, C2 500, doubles canoe), 1 slalom C1 event, and 1 paracanoe event (Va'a).   Since 1936, the Olympics has included men's canoe and kayak events and since 1948, women's kayak events.  Finally, women canoeists are realizing equality - equal access and opportunity!

WomenCAN International
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 canoeing for recreation and as a way of life.
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