In a heartwarming display of sharing and environmental awareness, athletes from around the world came together during a recent WRF World Rafting Championships 2023 Valtellina, Italy to support the World...
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In a heartwarming display of sharing and environmental awareness, athletes from around the world came together during a recent WRF World Rafting Championships 2023 Valtellina, Italy to support the World Wildlife Fund (WWF) and contribute towards the adoption of a panda. Participating in the WRF athletes' lottery their collective efforts resulted in the adoption of a charming panda named Adda - like the marvelous river where the event took place that hosted the 400 athletes during the WRC week.
The World Champs, renowned for its global participation - served as an ideal platform to raise awareness about the pressing need for conservation. Recognizing this unique opportunity the World Rafting Federation collaborated with WWF to encourage athletes and spectators to make voluntary donations towards wildlife conservation initiatives. Recognizing the power of their influence, many athletes willingly contributed towards the adoption of a WWF panda.
WWF mission is to build a future in which people live in harmony with nature. From our experience as the world's leading independent conservation body, we know that the well-being of people, wildlife and the environment are closely linked. That's why we take an integrated approach to our work. WFF projects are innovative, collaborative and based on scientific evidence. WWF think big, running a number of Global initiatives focussing on the regions and challenges where they can make the biggest difference - from the Arctic and the Amazon to responsible fishing.
The adoption of Adda, the WWF panda, stands as a testament to the power of unity and compassion. The athletes' contributions have made a tangible difference in the conservation efforts of the WWF, reinforcing the belief that every individual, regardless of their background, has the potential to contribute towards safeguarding our environment. We hope that the adoption of Adda will continue to inspire future generations and serve as a reminder of the importance of nurturing a harmonious relationship between humans and wildlife.
Thanking our fantastic athletes once again - we remind you that is possible to support and adopt endangered species from your WWF National Website.
Check-out for more: www.wwf.org
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Gates on Adda river awarded the points of the second day at the World Rafting Championships in Valtellina, Italy. Red gates were paired (4 5 7 8 11 12 ) and forced the 30 nations to paddle challenging ferries for the Slalom podium.
In the men category the game turned in favour of Italy 1: after a touch on the 1st manche, Lorenzo Mastella, Pietro Fratton, Fabio Martini and Zeno Martini closed a golden run in 132,30 seconds in the second.
Japan 1 follows with a clean run with a 2 seconds gap: Taro Hando, Tohru Kanaya, Akira Nakano, Satoshi Koizumi and Keita Yagisawa got the silver with 134,81 seconds.
Brazil 1 (William Ferraz, Thiago Diniz Barne Ganeo, Pedro Aversa and Thiago Saldanha Serra) closes the podium with 135,32.
Men
In Women category Italy 1 defends the highest step of the podium: the Downriver winners Sara Amonini, Francesca Leonardi, Francesca Fontanive and Silvia Venturini stopped the chrono at 169,18.
3 seconds later Japan 1 (Masayo Abe, Hiromi Asai, Hanako Ita and Machiko Nakahashi) follows with 172,59. Bronze Chile closes the podium with 174,97: Camila Ortega Llancafilo, Paloma Molina, Nicole Plagemann, Yarela Munoz and Carla Barrientos.
Women
Italian dominance continues in the Para Rafting podium: despite 1 touch and a 5 second penalty Italy 1 (Carlo Benciolini, Marco Montagna, Riccardo Novella and Dario Morandi) leads with 168,47 seconds.
Slalom silver to Italy 2 with a clean run by Rosario Sperandini, Salvatore Cutaia, Giordi Sarteur and Riccardo Colombo: 170,64.
Franco Gutierrez, Rodrigo Toledo, Matias Cavieres and Sebastian Acevedo from Chile 1 close the podium with 316,43.
Para
Home advantage prevails also in the Mix category. The only team to score a better result in the first run is Italy 2, who didn’t hold back in the first heat and took home a golden 146,67. Italy 1 on the second step of the podium with 147,89: Lorenzo Mastella, Zeno Martini, Giada Debon and Maria Martini.
Silver mix for Italy 1 with 147,89 seconds earned by Fabio Martini, Dario Morandi, Francesca Leonardi and Sara Amonini 147,89
Bronze medal to Colombia 1 150,28 William Delgado, Luswing Millan, Milyei Nunez and Milagros Morales.
Mix
Tomorrow the RX will decide everything starting at 9.30: follow the knock out that will crown the World Champions 2023 here:
https://www.worldraftingfederation.com/news/488-follow-live-streaming-of-the-wrc-with-ms-channel
Asian Rafting Championships on the go! A thrilling new adventure will bring together all the rafting lovers from across the continent to race for the title of Asian Champion celebrating the spirit of river sports.
The competition will be organized by the Indian Rafting Foundation and held from September 16th to 23rd on the river Satluj in Shimla District; Himachal Pradesh - India. With breathtaking landscapes and challenging III-IV level rapids the Sutlej is one of only three Trans Himalayan rivers originating in the high Tibetan Plateau that cuts across the mighty Himalayan ranges, its source lies in near the Mansarovar Lake at 18500 ft. .
The arrival is scheduled for september 16th - all the teams will be welcomed at the New Delhi airport and transported to Shimla. From september 19th to 22nd the teams will compete against one another in accordance with the WRF Sport Rules in the three disciplines: Downriver, Slalom and RX. Each discipline tests different aspects of the teams' abilities, requiring them to navigate treacherous rapids, maneuver through obstacles, and synchronize their movements to achieve maximum speed and control.
‘’I’m optimistic that the teams coming from various part of Asia will enjoy the scenic location chosen for the Asian Rafting Championships’’ says the Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu ‘’This Championships will give a big boost to adventure sports and make Himachal Pradesh a preferred destination for both national and worldwide enthusiasts’’ and also aligning with the most recent projects ‘’Himachal Pradesh is a very eco sensitive state and I congratulate that the organizer for endeavoring to make it a PLASTIC FREE event.’’.
In addition to the continental event at Nadaun (Himachal Pradesh) will also take place the ‘’All India Rafting Marathon Series’’ open to all the teams from september 24th to 28th.
July 31st 2023 -Deadline Numerical entries (by e-mail)
August 31st 2023 - Deadline Nominal entries (via the WRF platform)
Check out the Asian Rafting Championships Bulletin & the All India Rating Marathon Series Bulletin for more!
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