Saturday, 6 March 2021
The canoe sprint Pan-American Olympic qualifiers in Curitiba in Brazil have been cancelled due to ongoing COVID-19 concerns.
The decision from the International Canoe Federation (ICF) was based on the advice of the Pan American Canoe Federation (COPAC) that the event should be cancelled.
The ICF is now in discussions with the International Olympic Committee (IOC) over how to allocate the 14 quota spots for the postponed Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games.
Local authorities in Curitiba enforced tougher restrictions due to an upturn in COVID-19 cases, meaning COPAC would not be able to hold the event fairly and safely.
COPAC had considered postponement of the event, but local health authorities were unable to guarantee the safety of athletes.
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(Reuters) - The Pan-American Canoe Sprint Olympic qualifiers scheduled for next month in Curitiba, Brazil, have been cancelled due to concerns over CO.
ICF Board member Tomasini dies following COVID-19 complications Monday, 18 January 2021
The International Canoe Federation (ICF) has paid tribute to its late Board member Joao Tomasini Schwertner of Brazil, who has died at the age of 61 following complications related to COVID-19.
A long-serving administrator in canoeing, Tomasini had been President of the Brazilian Canoe Federation since 1989, becoming a member of the Brazilian Olympic Committee the same year.
ICF President José Perurena paid tribute to his colleague and friend after his death. Over many years Joao has been a tireless worker driving the growth and development of canoeing, not just in the Pan American region, but throughout the world, said Perurena.