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International water sports championships in Italy

Overview

In October 2026, Italy hosted two major international water sports competitions.

First, Sabaudia hosted the ICF Stand Up Paddle (SUP) World Championships at Lake Paola. The event featured 927 athletes from 60 nations competing in sprint, technical, and long-distance disciplines. Notable participants included SUP pioneer Connor Baxter and French paddler Noïc Garioud.

Following this, Olbia hosted the season finale of the UIM-ABP Aquabike World Championship. The event, known as the Regione Sardegna Grand Prix of Italy, served as the conclusion to the international season after previous rounds in Qatar and Jeddah were cancelled due to geopolitical situations. A record 160 pilots from 27 countries competed in various categories, including GP1 and Freestyle.

Entities

Michael Booth · Olbia · H2O Racing · International Canoe Federation · Sabaudia

Timeline

  1. [SPORTS] 3 sources
    Olbia hosts 2026 Aquabike World Championship season finale

    Olbia, Italy, hosts the 2026 UIM-ABP Aquabike World Championship season finale from October 16–18, featuring a record 160 pilots from 27 countries.

  2. [SPORTS] 2 sources
    Sabaudia to host 2026 SUP World Championships

    The 2026 SUP World Championships in Sabaudia, Italy, will host 927 athletes from 60 nations, featuring top competitors like Connor Baxter and Noïc Garioud across sprint, technical, and long-distance events.

Sources

galluraoggi.it · sapo.pt · standupmagazin.com · unionesarda.it · varesenews.it