# European water sports competitions

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/european-water-sports-competitions
> Updated: 2026-10-05T15:46:34.000Z. Sources: 4. Developments: 2.

In late September 2026, Ražanac, Croatia, hosted the third edition of the European Open Water Swimming Cup. The event, organized by the Municipality of Ražanac and the Croatian Open Water Swimming Federation, featured a 10-kilometer race involving approximately fifty swimmers from Croatia and various European nations, including defending champions from Poland.

Following this, the Bulgarian Rafting Federation scheduled the annual autumn Struma Cup to be held as a Balkan Cup on October 17 and 18, 2026. Located in the Kresna Gorge on the Struma River, the competition includes slalom, sprint, and head-to-head disciplines for men, women, and mixed teams, alongside environmental initiatives to promote nature conservation.

## Timeline

### 2026-10-05: Struma River to host Balkan rafting cup in October

The Balkan rafting cup will take place on the Struma River in the Kresna Gorge on October 17-18, 2026, featuring regional competitors and environmental conservation initiatives.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/struma-river-to-host-balkan-rafting-cup-in-october

### 2026-09-23: Ražanac to host European Open Water Swimming Cup

Ražanac, Croatia, will host the European Open Water Swimming Cup on September 26, featuring a 10km race with approximately 50 international competitors.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/raanac-to-host-european-open-water-swimming-cup

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Cite as: European water sports competitions. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/european-water-sports-competitions