National governing body for canoeing and kayaking in Portugal
Portuguese Canoe Federation
Sport
Canoeing
Founded
10 May 1979
Affiliation
International Canoe Federation
Regional affiliation
European Canoe Association
President
Victor Felix
Official website
www.fpcanoagem.pt
The Portuguese Canoe Federation (Portuguese: Federação Portuguesa de Canoagem) is the governing body of canoeing in Portugal. It organizes the Portuguese representation at international competitions and the Portuguese National Championships of Canoe sprint, Canoe slalom, Wildwater canoeing, Canoe marathon, Canoe Polo and Canoe freestyle.[1]
The Federation was formed on 10 May 1979 in Portugal.[2] It became a member of the International Canoe Federation and of the European Canoe Association in 1980.
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