As is tradition, both Czech and international stars of canoe slalom gathered at the residence of the Mayor of the City of Prague for a ceremonial reception ahead of the upcoming Canoe Slalom World Cup. Among those who received their start numbers were Czech representatives Jiří Prskavec, Jakub Krejčí, and sisters Martina and Gabriela Satková, as well as current Olympic medalists from Paris, including Jessica and Noemie Fox, canoeist Nicolas Gestin, and kayaker Giovanni de Gennaro.

On Sunday, June 22, the popular Uniqa Paddleride returned once again to the Canoeing area in Troja. This annual event, open to both professional paddlers and the general public, traditionally serves as a prelude to the international Canoe Slalom World Cup. This year, around seventy paddlers took part.

Prague – Troja has hosted the Canoe Slalom World Cup twenty times already. Since the first race in 1995, a lot of water has flowed through the Troja course. Now, the most popular race of the canoeing season is returning to Prague once again – from June 27 to 29. Organizers are expecting athletes from five continents and promise a spectacular event. Olympic champions from Paris as well as Tokyo 2020 silver medalist Lukáš Rohan will be present, although Rohan will not be competing this time.

The Canoe Slalom World Cup returns to Prague-Troja. From June 27 to 29, 2025, the artificial slalom course will welcome the best competitors from around the world. The race in Troja is the third stop of a total of five events in the International Canoe Federation (ICF) World Cup series. Home favorites will be present at the start, led by Tokyo Olympic champion and recent European champion from Paris Jiří Prskavec, as well as European silver medalist Gabriela Satková. The week full of canoe slalom will traditionally begin with the Paddleride, which this year is eagerly awaited even by the athletes themselves.

For Vít Přindiš, this slalom season is his first in many years without a spot on the national team. But boredom is not an option. On Sunday, June 22, the traditional Pádlojízda (Paddleride) takes place – a warm-up event for the upcoming Canoe Slalom World Cup in Prague–Troja. What else is he currently involved in, and will we see him back on the start next year? He shares more in this interview.

The post-Olympic season holds special significance for Czech canoe slalom athletes. The stars of the sport are eager to taste victory once again – and what better place to do so than in front of a home crowd? In just a month, the most popular race of the slalom season will begin – the Canoe Slalom World Cup in Prague – Troja (June 27–29). For Jiří Rohan, double silver Olympic medalist and director of the organizing committee, preparing for the event may be a routine task, but the emotions, desire to please the fans, and the outstanding performances of Czech athletes remain as strong as ever.

Friday, 27 June – free entry for students! It’s the last day of school, the beginning of the summer holidays, and the perfect time to experience the ICF Canoe Slalom World Cup in Prague–Troja. Come and cheer on the world’s best paddlers and enjoy an unforgettable sports experience. All primary and secondary school students get in for free!

TROJA, May 4, 2025 – A weekend full of emotions, tight margins, and remarkable performances has revealed the Czech national canoe slalom team for the 2025 season. After three fierce selection races in the Czech Cup – culminating in Prague’s Troja – the lineup is set. Stars Gabriela Satková and Jiří Prskavec will once again compete in both canoe and kayak events, while fresh names bring new energy to the team.

The fight for a spot on the Czech national canoe slalom team kicks off this weekend, April 26–27, at the Trnávka course near Želiv. The opening two races of the ČEZ Group Czech Cup will determine the first rankings, but the decisive moments will come a week later in Prague–Troja, May 3–4.

According to head coach Jiří Prskavec Sr., the 2025 selection could bring a few surprises.

Jiří Prskavec, Lukáš Rohan, Antonie Galušková, Gabriela Satková – names that resonate with every true sports fan. After an Olympic year, Czech canoe slalom athletes are once again aiming for top international medals, and the ICF Canoe Slalom World Cup in Prague – Troja is set to be one of the season’s highlights. One week before the start of the Czech national team trials on Trnávka, ticket sales officially begin. This year, tickets will be available exclusively online.