African Canoeing Unites Athletes in Algeria for Continental Championships

Boumerdes, Algeria – The 2026 CAC African Canoe Sprint and Paracanoe Championships brought together athletes from across the continent for a memorable celebration of African paddling, showcasing outstanding performances, determination, and sportsmanship on the waters of Boumerdes, Algeria.

Egypt emerged as the leading nation in the final medal standings, delivering an impressive performance to finish at the top of the table with 17 gold, 5 silver, and 4 bronze medals, for a total of 26 medals.

South Africa also enjoyed a successful campaign, securing seven gold medals, while São Tomé and Príncipe claimed an impressive nine medals, including five gold, two silver, and two bronze.

The host nation, Algeria, put on a strong performance in front of its home crowd, collecting 22 medals, comprising three gold, 14 silver, and five bronze. Angola also made its mark with eight medals, including three gold, three silver, and two bronze.

Senegal secured five medals, including one gold and four silver, while Mozambique finished with one gold and one bronze medal. Tunisia demonstrated remarkable consistency across the competition, earning five silver and 16 bronze medals, while Cape Verde completed the medal standings with one silver and one bronze.

Final Medal Standings

Egypt: 17 gold, 5 silver, 4 bronze – 26 medals
South Africa: 7 gold medals
São Tomé and Príncipe: 5 gold, 2 silver, 2 bronze – 9 medals
Algeria: 3 gold, 14 silver, 5 bronze – 22 medals
Angola: 3 gold, 3 silver, 2 bronze – 8 medals
Senegal: 1 gold, 4 silver – 5 medals
Mozambique: 1 gold, 1 bronze – 2 medals
Tunisia: 5 silver, 16 bronze – 21 medals
Cape Verde: 1 silver, 1 bronze – 2 medals

The championships provided an important platform for African canoe sprint and paracanoe athletes to compete at continental level, demonstrate their abilities, and contribute to the continued development and visibility of paddle sports across Africa.

The inclusion of Paracanoe further highlighted the importance of accessibility and inclusion in canoeing, reinforcing the commitment to creating more opportunities for athletes with disabilities to compete and excel on the international stage.

The Confederation of African Canoeing congratulates all participating athletes, national federations, coaches, officials, organizers, and volunteers whose efforts contributed to the success of the championships.

The event in Boumerdes once again demonstrated the talent, passion, and potential of African paddling, while strengthening the spirit of unity and sporting excellence across the continent.

The complete results of all races, including the final rankings, are available online. Click the link below to explore the full results of the 2026 CAC African Canoe Sprint and Paracanoe Championships.
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