Although information has already been shared with each club, JOCA would like to once again invite paddlers across Japan to express their interest in participating in the 2026 IVF World Sprint Championships, to be held in Singapore.
The International Va’a Federation (IVF) is the international governing body for outrigger canoe racing. The IVF World Sprint Championships is one of the largest international events in the sport, bringing together representative paddlers from countries and regions around the world, ranging in age from 11 to 80.
Event Name: 2026 IVF World Sprint Championships
Venue: Marina Bay, Singapore
Event Period: August 17–30, 2026
Reserve Day: August 31, 2026 (if required)
August 17–18 – Official Training
August 19 – Official Training / Opening Ceremony
August 20–22 – Elite Championships & Age Group Elite V1
August 23–29 – Club Championships & Elite V1
August 30–31 – Reserve Days (if required)
Please note that the final schedule will be confirmed after the close of entries.
Japan has entry slots in the following categories:
Age Divisions
Masters categories are generally divided in 10-year increments, with 5-year increments in the older age groups.
Key Entry Deadlines
April 15: Category entry deadline
May 15: Deadline for submission of paddler roster
May 31: Entry fee payment deadline
As Japan’s Area Coordinator, JOCA provides information to domestic paddlers and clubs, conducts athlete selection, and coordinates participation for this event.
Athletes and crews representing Japan will be expected to compete as representatives of the country.
This championship is held every two years, alternating between Sprint and Long Distance events.
This year, the Sprint Championship will be held in Singapore, while last year’s Long Distance Championship was held in Brazil.
Host venues are selected from bids submitted by member countries and regions, and are approved by IVF.
During the championship period, JOCA staff plan to provide on-site support.
In addition, JOCA is also considering offering partial financial support where possible.
Please note that Singapore has very strict regulations regarding drugs and medications.
Prescription medicines and even some over-the-counter medicines may require prior confirmation or approval.
If you plan to travel to Singapore, please be sure to check the latest official information in advance.
If you wish to participate, please contact JOCA with your intended category, team composition, and representative contact details.
Some clubs and athletes may still be in the process of coordinating their participation, but if you are considering entering, please feel free to contact JOCA at any time. We are also happy to answer any questions regarding the event in more detail.
We look forward to hearing from paddlers who are ready to take on the world as part of Team Japan.
