As part of this year's European Championships in Portugal, Masters paddlers are also competing for continental titles. Among the participants is a familiar name from the world of sprint canoeing – French kayaker Maxime Beaumont, who claimed the Masters European title in the 200m event.
Paracanoe athletes from Great Britain, Hungary, Georgia, and the Individual Neutral Athletes topped the podium on the first day of medal finals at the 2026 Paddle Europe Sprint, Paracanoe and Masters European Championships in Montemor-o-Velho. Charlotte Henshaw was in the spotlight with two victories.
The first day of medal decisions at the 2026 Paddle Europe Sprint, Paracanoe and Masters European Championships in Portugal delivered outstanding finals and new milestones in canoe sprint history. Eleven sets of medals were awarded in canoe sprint events.
The 2026 Paddle Europe Freestyle Championships reached an exciting conclusion on Saturday, 13 June, as Europe’s finest freestyle paddlers battled for continental glory in Lieksa, Finland. A packed day of finals delivered world-class performances, dramatic turnarounds, and unforgettable moments, bringing an end to a memorable championship marked by exceptional sportsmanship and a vibrant atmosphere both on and off the water.
Saturday brings the first finals of the 2026 Paddle Europe Sprint, Paracanoe and Masters European Championships in Montemor-o-Velho. Before the first sets of medals are awarded in Portugal, let's take a look at who are the defending champions in sprint and paracanoe.