Paris 2024 Olympic Games Canoe Slalom

Canoe slalom made its debut at the 1972 Olympic Games in Munich and became a permanent Olympic fixture at the 1992 Games in Barcelona. Athletes from European  nations have achieved great success at the Games,  winning roughly 90 per cent of all canoe slalom medals in Olympic history. For instance, Europe missed out on a mere three men’s medals between the Atlanta 1996 Olympics and the Rio 2016 Games.
 

In Paris, a new slalom competition format will be introduced, with the kayak cross events (men’s and women’s). As with ski cross or snowboard cross, four athletes will set off together from a start ramp, racing down a course marked out with 10 gates or obstacles requiring manoeuvres such as kayak rails. The first two athletes to cross the finish line without missing a gate will go through to the next round.

Vaires-sur-Marne Nautical Stadium

Inaugurated in June 2019, the Nautical Stadium is a brand-new showcase venue, located in Seine-et-Marne (77). Along with Beijing and Sydney, it is one of three sites in the world with the facilities needed to host the Olympic and Paralympic canoe-kayak and rowing events.