(PRIMASPORT) SABAUDIA From Wednesday, October 14th to Sunday, October 18th, Sabaudia (LT) will host the Stand Up Paddle (SUP) World Championships, which will see the participation of 934 athletes from 59 nations, a historic record for the discipline. The event will take place on Lake Paola, with competitions organized by the Italian Canoe Kayak Federation and with the support of the Ministry of Sport and Youth, the Lazio Region, and the Italian Navy.
The program includes the opening ceremony on October 13th, followed by the Sprint heats and preliminary stages on the 14th, Technical trials on the 15th, Sprint finals on the 16th, Technical finals on the 17th and the Long Distance trial on Sunday the 18th, with the closing ceremony in the evening.
Italy has 17 athletes selected by federal technical director Simone Tugnoli Peron, competing in the Open and Junior categories, with prominent names in the men's and women's teams. Italy enters the event strong after a strong 2026 season, with an Italian team that played a key role in the SUP European Championships held in Greece in September, where they won 26 medals overall, including three golds won by Cecilia Pampinella.
Herbalife is the official Supplier Sponsor of the event, confirming its support for sport and the promotion of a healthy lifestyle combined with proper nutrition, continuing the collaboration already started with the Italian Canoe Kayak Federation in 2025. (PRIMASPORT)
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