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April 6 was declared as the International Day of Sport for Development and Peace (IDSDP) by the UN General Assembly in 2013. This decision represented a significant step in recognising the transformative power of sport and its great potential…

IRF World Rafting Championships 2020 (China) postponed
As much of the world finds itself in the depths of the COVID-19 pandemic, China is in the position of having practically eliminated community transmitted COVID-19 infections, and we have found ourselves faced with the same issues that the Olympics…

Coronavirus COVID-19 Impacts to IRF Events (Update 4)
The coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic continues to wreak havoc on the international sporting world, and the IRF is no exception. With lockdowns being brought into play throughout the world, borders closing and extreme travel restrictions in place,…

European Rafting Championship 2020 in Czechia Cancelled
As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to spread at an alarming pace, on 12 March, for the first time in its modern history the Czech government declared a state of emergency for the entire country. On 16 March, Czechia closed its borders,…

Coronavirus COVID-19 Impacts to IRF Events (Update 3)
Contrary to rumours being released by IRF detractors, the IRF is still actively pursuing our WRC, ERC, ECs and WCs this year along with our GTE activities. The coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic continues to wreak havoc on the worldwide international…

2020 IRF Race Rules now available in Serbian
The 2020 edition of the IRF Race Rules is now available in Serbian.
Thanks to Jasmina Marčok for the invaluable assistance in translations and review. 2020 IRF Race Rules in Serbian
2020 IRF Race Rules in Serbian (track changes…

River Vrbas draws us back for WRC 2021!
Breaking the mould and proving that raft racing is an enthralling and vibrant sport, the river Vrbas invited teams from across the globe to take part in the 2009 IRF World Rafting Championships. An event which saw racing take place over two…

Bounding into 2020!
Happy New Year to you all! We hope you all had a Festive Season that rejuvenated you for the coming year.
Our calendar is already building up fast with the key events to highlight: Guide Training & Education (GTE) Instructors Conference:…
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IRF Euro Rafting Champs 2020
IRF European Rafting Championship R4