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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.
Corbin named interim President of COPAC following COVID-19 death of Schwertner Wednesday, 10 February 2021
Canada s Dwight Corbin has been appointed as the interim President of the Pan American Canoe Confederation (COPAC) following the death of Brazil s João Tomasini Schwertner after he contracted COVID-19.
Corbin takes over the position following Schwertner s death on January 17, in accordance with the COPAC s statute which stipulates that the first vice-president assumes the functions of the President, until the next COPAC Congress.
At the next COPAC Congress, expected in June, a new President will be formally elected.
Corbin is the former President of Canoe Kayak Canada and has been the first vice-president of COPAC since 2007.