Praise for Covid-free canoe events 05/28/21
The International Canoe Federation has praised organisers, officials and athletes at this month’s Olympic qualifying events in Hungary and Russia after both competitions were completed without a positive Covid test.
Tough new testing and social distancing measures were introduced for the ICF paracanoe and canoe sprint world cup and Paralympic and Olympic qualifiers in Szeged, Hungary, and the global Olympic qualifier and canoe sprint world cup in Barnaul, Russia.
All those attending the events were required to provide a negative PCR test before receiving their accreditations. A second test was carried out during the competition. A strict mask and social distancing policy was also policed.