The Portuguese Canoe Federation ( pt, Federação Portuguesa de Canoagem) is the governing body of
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 ...
in
Portugal. It organizes the Portuguese representation at international competitions and the Portuguese National Championships of
Canoe sprint,
Canoe slalom,
Wildwater canoeing,
Canoe marathon
Canoe marathon is a paddling sport in which athletes paddle a kayak (double-bladed paddle) or canoe (single-bladed paddle) over a long distance to the finish line. The International Canoe Federation states the standard distances are at least with ...
,
Canoe Polo
Canoe polo, also known as kayak polo, is one of the competitive disciplines of kayaking. The sport is also known simply as "polo" by its players and supporters.
Each team has five players on the pitch (and up to three substitutes), who compete ...
and
Canoe freestyle.
The Federation was formed on 10 May 1979 in
Portugal. It became a member of the
International Canoe Federation 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 ...
in 1980.
List of medalists at the canoe sprint main international competitions
European Games
Fernando Pimenta is the only portuguese canoeist who won medals at the first edition of the
European Games in
2015
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.
European Championships
A total of 9 canoeists won 27 medals for Portugal at the
Canoe Sprint European Championships.
Fernando Pimenta is the best portuguese canoeist with 16 medals, 11 in individual events, more than half of the medals won by Portugal.
References
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 ...
1979 establishments in Portugal
Canoeing in Portugal
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