Argentina achieves success in canoeing competitions

Argentine canoeists have achieved significant success in recent competitions, spanning both slalom and sprint disciplines. In the South American 2026 championships held in Santa Fe, technical official Horacio Descalzo participated as a judge, while athletes secured multiple medals in slalom events, including gold for Manuel Tripano in C1 Slalom Parallel Men and bronze for Matías Contreras and Iris Castiglione.

In speed canoeing competitions at Costanera Este, the Argentine delegation secured a total of 13 medals, including ten golds, two silvers, and one bronze. Notable performances include Brenda Rojas, who won gold in the K1 500m and K1 200m, and Agustín Vernice, who took gold in the K1 1000m and participated in a winning K2 500m mixed duo. Aramís Sánchez also contributed to the tally with gold in the C1 1000m and silver in the C1 500m.

Additionally, youth athletes from the Municipal Canoeing School are preparing for the provincial stage of the Juegos Correntinos in Virasoro, competing for a chance to advance to the National Games in Mar del Plata.