Historic Milestone for African Water Sports: The 13th CAC Canoe Sprint & 1st Paracanoe African Championships Underway in Boumerdès

Historic Milestone for African Water Sports: The 13th CAC Canoe Sprint & 1st Paracanoe African Championships Underway in Boumerdès

The waters of the Keddara Dam in Boumerdès are currently hosting a landmark sporting event for the continent. Following an official opening ceremony held on Friday, October 9, competition at the 13th CAC Canoe Sprint and 1st Paracanoe African Championships is now officially in full swing.

This year’s edition marks a pivotal moment for adaptive sports across Africa, representing the very first official Paracanoe African Championship organized under the authority of the Confederation of African Canoeing (CAC).

Prestigious Opening Ceremony

The tournament was officially launched in the presence of distinguished national and international sports dignitaries:

·        Mr. João Manuel Da Costa Alegre, President of the Confederation of African Canoeing (CAC)

·        Mr. Thomas Konietzko, President of the International Canoe Federation (ICF / Paddle Worldwide)

·        Mr. Amine Benmalek, Wali (Governor) of Boumerdès Province

·        Leadership & Representatives of the Algerian Paralympic Committee

Tournament Overview & Key Statistics

Under the unifying banner of "Together for a stronger African Canoeing," the event brings together top paddlers across multiple sprint and paracanoe categories:

Participating Delegations 10 Nations: Algeria (ALG), Angola (ANG), Cape Verde (CPV), Egypt (EGY), Kenya (KEN), Mozambique (MOZ), South Africa (RSA), Senegal (SEN), São Tomé and Príncipe (STP), and Tunisia (TUN)

A Giant Leap for Inclusive Sports

The inauguration of the Paracanoe Continental Championship highlights the growing commitment to expanding adaptive sports across Africa. Organized locally by the Algerian Rowing and Canoe-Kayak Federation (FASACK) in partnership with continental and global governing bodies, this historic competition sets a new benchmark for future continental aquatic championships.