# 2026 international canoeing championships in Argentina > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/2026-international-canoeing-championships-in-argentina > Updated: 2026-10-24T23:06:48.000Z. Sources: 41. Developments: 7. The 2026 Marathon Canoe World Championship was held in Gualeguaychú, Argentina, from October 19 to 25. Organized by the International Canoe Federation (ICF), this event marked the first time the competition took place in South America. The championship featured over 700 paddlers from more than 40 countries. The competition utilized a course on the Gualeguaychú River, with the Costanera area serving as a primary gathering point for the public. Local athletes such as Carmina Gómez Gusalli, Jorge Fernández, and Roberto ‘Tito’ Palacios were among those qualified to compete. Following the Master category competitions, the event transitioned to the junior and senior divisions. In the Master categories, Ayelén Torres secured silver in the women's K1 (ages 35-39), and Jorge Ferrier earned silver in the men's K2 (ages 45-49) alongside Gastón Ortiz. In the senior divisions, local athletes Agustín Ratto and Juan Ignacio Cáceres earned a silver medal in the K2 Senior category. Spain emerged as the dominant force in the Nations Cup, winning with 236 points and eight total medals, including four golds. Notable Spanish victories included the K2 Senior women's title won by Tania Fernández and Tania Álvarez. Argentina finished third in the Nations Cup standings. The event concluded with a controversy involving Argentine paddler Franco Balboa, who was disqualified from the K1 Senior final following a collision with Norwegian athlete Amund Vold, a decision that drew significant protest from local spectators. During the closing ceremony, hosting duties for the 2027 edition were officially handed over to Denmark. ## Timeline ### 2026-10-24: Gualeguaychú hosts 2026 ICF Canoe Marathon World Championships The 2026 Canoe Marathon World Championships concluded in Gualeguaychú, Argentina. Spain led the Nations Cup, while local duo Ratto and Cáceres secured a silver medal in the K2 Senior category. 15 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/franco-balboa-disqualified-from-canoe-marathon-world-championships ### 2026-10-22: Canoeing World Marathon Championship begins in Gualeguaychú The Canoe Marathon World Championship in Gualeguaychú, Argentina, features over 700 athletes. Recent Master category results include silver medals for Ayelén Torres and Jorge Ferrier. 6 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/canoeing-world-marathon-championship-begins-in-gualeguaych ### 2026-10-19: Gualeguaychú hosts historic World Canoe Marathon Championship The 2026 World Canoe Marathon Championship is underway in Gualeguaychú, Argentina, marking the first time the event is held in South America. 13 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/gualeguaych-hosts-2026-marathon-canoeing-world-championship ### 2026-10-18: Sports events drive tourism growth in Argentina Sports events like the Marathon Canoe World Championship in Gualeguaychú and new mountain biking initiatives in Fiambalá are boosting tourism and hotel occupancy in Argentina. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/sports-events-drive-tourism-growth-in-argentina ### 2026-10-10: Argentina to host major international canoeing and swimming championships Argentina hosts major aquatic competitions in October, including the Canoe Marathon World Championship in Gualeguaychú and the Pan American Master Aquatic Sports Championship in Buenos Aires. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/argentina-to-host-major-international-canoeing-and-swimming-championships ### 2026-10-05: Gualeguaychú to host international canoeing championships Gualeguaychú, Argentina, will host international canoeing championships from October 19-25, featuring over 700 athletes from more than 40 countries. 8 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/gualeguaych-to-host-international-canoeing-championships ### 2026-09-15: Gualeguaychú to host 2026 Marathon Canoe World Championships Gualeguaychú, Argentina, will host the 2026 Marathon Canoe World Championships from October 19–25, marking the first time the event is held in the country. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/gualeguaych-to-host-2026-marathon-canoe-world-championships --- Cite as: 2026 international canoeing championships in Argentina. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/2026-international-canoeing-championships-in-argentina