Fernando Pimenta asks for support for young people after canoe marathon World Championships

Fernando Pimenta emphasizes the need for support for young canoeists after the World Marathon Canoeing Championships, highlighting challenges faced by non-Olympic disciplines. He noted the risk of young athletes abandoning the sport due to limited resources and lack of financial prospects. Ricardo Coelho and Rui Lacerda achieved significant success, winning multiple medals, while the Portuguese Canoeing Federation celebrated a record performance with nine podium finishes. The federation's president acknowledged the clubs' contributions to athlete development, and Portugal finished third overall in the medal standings, achieving its best results ever with four golds, two silvers, and three bronzes.