The Hungarian Canoe Federation ( hu, Magyar Kajak-Kenu Szövetség, MKKSZ) is the governing body of

Canoe A canoe is a lightweight narrow water vessel, typically pointed at both ends and open on top, propelled by one or more seated or kneeling paddlers facing the direction of travel and using a single-bladed paddle. In British English, the term ...

Hungary Hungary ( hu, Magyarország ) is a landlocked country in Central Europe. Spanning of the Carpathian Basin, it is bordered by Slovakia to the north, Ukraine to the northeast, Romania to the east and southeast, Serbia to the south, Croatia a ...

. It organizes the Hungarian representation at international competitions and the Hungarian National Championships. The Federation was formed on July 30 1941 in

Budapest Budapest (, ; ) is the capital and most populous city of Hungary. It is the ninth-largest city in the European Union by population within city limits and the second-largest city on the Danube river; the city has an estimated population ...

. It became a member of the

International Canoe Federation The International Canoe Federation (ICF) is the umbrella organization of all national canoe organizations worldwide. It is headquartered in Lausanne, Switzerland, and administers all aspects of canoe sport worldwide. 157 countries are affiliated ...

and of the

European Canoe Association The European Canoe Association (ECA) is the umbrella organization for canoeing sport in Europe. It was founded in Rome, Italy, on December 11, 1993. The organization has 45 member countries. The association was recognized by the International Ca ...

International competitions in Hungary

World Championships A world championship is generally an international competition open to elite competitors from around the world, representing their nations, and winning such an event will be considered the highest or near highest achievement in the sport, game, ...

: * 1998 ICF Canoe Sprint World Championships –

Szeged Szeged ( , ; see also #Etymology, other alternative names) is List of cities and towns of Hungary#Largest cities in Hungary, the third largest city of Hungary, the largest city and regional centre of the Southern Great Plain and the county seat ...

, 3-6 September *

2006 ICF Canoe Sprint World Championships The 2006 ICF Canoe Sprint World Championships were held in Szeged, Hungary, from August 17 to 20 2006. This was the second time the Hungarian city had hosted the championships, doing so previously in 1998. Men race as individuals, pairs and qua ...

– Szeged, 17-20 August * 2011 ICF Canoe Sprint World Championships – Szeged, 17-21 August *''

2019 ICF Canoe Sprint World Championships The 2019 ICF Canoe Sprint World Championships, the 45th edition of the World Championships, were held in Szeged, Hungary from 21 to 25 August 2019. The championships served as the primary qualification regatta for the 2020 Olympic and Paralympic ...

'' – Szeged,

European Championships The European Championships is a multi-sport tournament which brings together the existing European Championships of some of the continent's leading sports every four years. The inaugural edition in 2018 was staged by the host cities of Berlin, ...

: *

2002 Canoe Sprint European Championships The 2002 Canoe Sprint European Championships were held in Szeged Szeged ( , ; see also other alternative names) is the third largest city of Hungary, the largest city and regional centre of the Southern Great Plain and the county seat of Cs ...

–

, 18-21 July

International achievements

Olympic Games

World Championships

European Championships

Notable kayakers, canoers

Canoe (C)

;Men's ;Women's

Kayak (K)

;Men's ;Women's

Presidents

Current sponsorships

A-Híd
- Official sponsor
Gránit Bank
- Official sponsor *

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- Official sponsor *

Nelo Nelo (MAR Kayaks Ltda) is a Portuguese company that designs and manufactures kayaks and canoes for racing, touring, fitness, sea racing, paracanoe, surfski, and slalom. It is currently the most successful brand in the sport, attested by the n ...

- Official sponsor
Plastex
- Official sponsor *

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- Official sponsor * MTVA - Official sponsor
Hungaroplakát
- Official sponsor *

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- Official sponsor
Rádió88
- Official sponsor
Inforádió
- Official sponsor
Over magazin
- Official sponsor *

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- Big fan

External links

Magyar Kajak-Kenu Szövetség
(official website) {{Canoeing and kayaking National members of the European Canoe Association

Canoeing Canoeing is an activity which involves paddling a canoe with a single-bladed paddle. Common meanings of the term are limited to when the canoeing is the central purpose of the activity. Broader meanings include when it is combined with other acti ...

1941 establishments in Hungary