# 2026 Canoe Sprint and Paracanoe World Championships

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/2026-canoe-sprint-and-paracanoe-world-championships
> Updated: 2026-08-21T00:49:28.000Z. Sources: 2. Developments: 2.

Various national delegations have announced their rosters for the 2026 ICF Canoe Sprint and Paracanoe World Championships, scheduled to take place in Poznan, Poland, from August 26 to 30.

Australia has named a squad featuring several Olympic and Paralympic medalists, including Curtis McGrath and Dylan Littlehales, as part of a build toward the LA2028 Olympic cycle. The Australian team also includes several debutants in the women’s paracanoe events.

Similarly, Brazil has confirmed its delegation for the event at Lago Malta. The Brazilian team, which includes Isaquias Queiroz, enters the championships following a successful season of podium finishes in recent World Cup and Pan-American competitions. Athletes are looking to secure medals and accumulate points for Olympic rankings.

## Timeline

### 2026-08-21: Brazilian canoeists to compete in World Championships in Poland

Brazilian sprint canoeists, including Isaquias Queiroz, will compete in the World Championships in Poznan, Poland, from August 26-30, aiming for medals and Olympic ranking points.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/brazilian-canoeists-to-compete-in-world-championships-in-poland

### 2026-08-05: Australia names canoe sprint, paracanoe team for 2026 Championships

Paddle Australia named its canoe sprint and paracanoe squad for the 2026 World Championships in Poznan, featuring Olympic and Paralympic medallists such as Curtis McGrath, Dylan Littlehales and rising star Nat

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/australia-names-canoe-sprint-paracanoe-team-for-2026-championships

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