# International sporting events in Agios Nikolaos

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/international-sporting-events-in-agios-nikolaos
> Updated: 2026-09-17T11:49:07.000Z. Sources: 5. Developments: 2.

Agios Nikolaos, Crete, is hosting a series of international sporting competitions in September 2026. 

On September 19 and 20, the city will host the Cliff Diving 2026 competition at Lake Voulismeni. This event, which marks the eighth consecutive year for the city as host, features seventeen international athletes from Europe and the Americas competing from cliffs approximately 20 meters high. The competition is an initiative of the Municipality of Agios Nikolaos to promote sports tourism.

Following this, from September 18 to 23, the region will host the ‘Agios Nikolaos on SUP 2026 – Paddle Europe SUP Championships & SUP World Cup’. This event is expected to draw over 200 athletes from more than 20 countries. Organized by the Hellenic Canoe-Kayak, Stand Up Paddleboarding and Surfing Federation in collaboration with local and international bodies, the competition includes the Vrachasi Municipal Unit as part of a strategy to decentralize sporting activities within the municipality.

## Claims

- The event 'Agios Nikolaos on SUP 2026' will include the Paddle Europe SUP Championships and the SUP World Cup. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- The competition is scheduled to take place from September 18 to September 23, 2026. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- More than 200 athletes from over 20 countries are expected to participate. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- The Hellenic Canoe-Kayak, Stand Up Paddleboarding and Surfing Federation is organizing the event. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- The event is held in cooperation with the Municipality of Agios Nikolaos, DAEEAN, the Nautical Athletic Club of Agios Nikolaos (NASAN), Paddle Europe, and Paddle Worldwide. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- The event is held under the auspices of the Ministry of Tourism, the Greek Tourism Organization (EOT), and the General Secretariat of Sports. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- The event will expand to include the Vrachasi Municipal Unit. (corroborated by 2 sources)

## Timeline

### 2026-09-17: Agios Nikolaos to host 2026 SUP World Cup and European Championships

Agios Nikolaos, Crete, will host the 'Agios Nikolaos on SUP 2026' championships and World Cup from September 18–23, 2026, featuring over 200 athletes from more than 20 countries.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/agios-nikolaos-to-host-2026-sup-world-cup-and-european-championships

### 2026-08-26: Agios Nikolaos to host Cliff Diving 2026 competition

Agios Nikolaos will host the Cliff Diving 2026 competition at Lake Voulismeni on September 19-20, featuring 17 international athletes diving from 20-meter heights.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/agios-nikolaos-to-host-cliff-diving-2026-competition

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