Paracanoe

The Paralympic version of the sport is governed by the International Canoe Federation (ICF),[1] and a va'a-specific variant is governed by the International Va'a Federation (IVF).

[3] As a result, paracanoe debuted at the Rio 2016 Summer Paralympics where single kayak races were contested.

[4][1][5] The two main types of paracanoe boat are kayaks (K), with a double-blade paddle, and outrigger canoes called va'as (V) where the paddler has a second hull as a support float and uses a single blade paddle with a T-top handle.

In the single kayak, there are three event classifications (linked to different levels of mobility impairment) for both men and women: There is also a three-tier ICF classification system in place for single va'a events (VL1, VL2, VL3).

All international paracanoe competitions are held over 200 metres in single kayak or va'a boats.