The

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races at the

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and

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were contested in three main disciplines: the

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from 21 to 23 August, and the

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from 29 August to 1 September. The slalom canoe competition was held at the Bendung Rentang in Majalengka Regency,

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; whereas the sprint events were staged in Jakabaring Lake at the

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. Additionally, the games also contested the

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discipline as demonstration sport. Also in part of canoeing event was the dragon boat event. During a preparation meeting, West Java provincial secretary stated that the quality of the water in Bendung Rentang was polluted by sand and soil mining waste (''galian C''). According to Indonesian Minister of Public Works and People's Housing

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, the quantity of water in Bandung Rentang was enough, about 15 cubic meters per second, so the speed (water) had met the standard, and to improve the water quality, sand excavation activity around the venue would be stopped for a while.

Schedule

Medalists

Slalom

Men

Women

Sprint

Men

Women

Medal table

Participating nations

A total of 228 athletes from 23 nations competed in canoeing at the 2018 Asian Games: * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *

References

External links

Canoe/Kayak Sprint at the 2018 Asian GamesOfficial Result Book – Canoe/Kayak SlalomOfficial Result Book – Canoe/Kayak Sprint and TBR
{{Asian Games Canoeing 2018 Asian Games events

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