For the first time, Belarus will host the “Open Cup of SCO countries – 2026” in kayaking and canoeing

International competitions "Open Cup of SCO countries - 2026" in kayaking and canoeing will be held on the rowing channel in Zaslavl from 11 to 13 September, the correspondent of the agency "Minsk-Novosti".

About 170 youth and junior athletes will compete for the medals. Representatives of Belarus, Russia, Uzbekistan, Azerbaijan, Vietnam, Kazakhstan and Kyrgyzstan will take part in the competition.

The tournament program included Olympic distances of 1000, 500 and 200 m. Athletes will perform in classes of vessels K1 - single kayak, C1 - single canoe, K2 - kayak-two, C2 - canoe-two and K4 - kayak-four.

Training will take place on September 10. The opening ceremony of the competition will be held on September 11 at 11:00. On the same day, winners in a number of individual disciplines will be determined. On September 12, the crews of twos will start, and on September 13, fours will race. The closing ceremony of the competition will begin on Sunday at 12:20.

For spectators, the entrance to the rowing canal is free. Fans are allowed access to the facility no earlier than an hour before the start of the competition.

The international tournament will become a new platform for sports cooperation between the countries of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization and other states.