Published: November 16 2023
The 2023 ICF Stand Up Paddling (SUP) World Championships have begun in Pattaya, Thailand. The event, organized by the International Canoe Federation (ICF), will feature various categories in sprint, long distance, and technical races. Seven Hungarian competitors are participating in this year's championships.
Categories and Competitors
The championships will award medals in sprint, long distance, and technical categories for junior, open, and masters age groups. Csillag Kocsis and Zénó Szabó will represent Hungary in all three rigid SUP categories for the junior group, while Réka Slekta will compete in the open category. Balázs Szili will participate in the 40+ age group, and Zsolt Pető and Gábor Szabó will compete in the 50+ age group. Annamária Uracs will join Szili, Pető, Gábor Szabó, and Zénó in the open competition for inflatable boards.
Event Details
The championships started with the sprint 200m heats on Wednesday, followed by the finals on Thursday. The long-distance race will take place on Friday, with competitors navigating a five-kilometer course. The technical event, featuring a two-lap 500-meter course, will dominate the weekend. The finals for the technical event will be held on Sunday after the heats on Saturday.
Location and Conditions
The event is taking place in Pattaya, Thailand, with the hotel situated only 150 meters away from the coast where the technical and long distance races will be held. Participants have to cope with high humidity, but the absence of strong winds has provided excellent training conditions in the morning and late afternoon. The water is relatively calm, comparable to the Adriatic Sea in mild weather.
Conclusion
The 2023 ICF SUP World Championships in Pattaya, Thailand, have attracted seven Hungarian competitors. With a range of categories and disciplines, the championships promise exciting races and intense competition. Best of luck to all the participants representing Hungary!
Questions & Answers
Where did the 2023 ICF Stand Up Paddling (SUP) World Championships take place? The 2023 ICF Stand Up Paddling (SUP) World Championships took place in Pattaya, Thailand.
How many Hungarian competitors participated in the championships? Seven Hungarian competitors participated in the championships.
Which categories are the medals awarded for in the SUP World Championships? Medals are awarded in sprint, long distance, and technical categories in junior, open, and masters age groups.
Which Hungarian competitors participated in all three rigid SUP categories in the junior category? Csillag Kocsis and Zénó Szabó participated in all three rigid SUP categories in the junior category.
Who represented Hungary in the open category? Réka Slekta represented Hungary in the open category.
Who competed in the 40+ age group from Hungary? Balázs Szili competed in the 40+ age group from Hungary.
Which Hungarian competitors competed in the 50+ age group? Zsolt Pető and Gábor Szabó competed in the 50+ age group.
Who joined the Hungarian competitors in the open competition for inflatable boards? Annamária Uracs joined the Hungarian competitors in the open competition for inflatable boards.
How would the head coach of the SUP section in Hungary describe the conditions in Pattaya, Thailand? The head coach of the SUP section in Hungary described the conditions in Pattaya, Thailand as having high humidity but no strong wind. The water was not very wavy, comparable to the Adriatic Sea when it is not too windy.
What events took place on the first day of the championships? On the first day of the championships, the sprint 200m heats took place, with the finals taking place on the following day.
What event took place on Friday during the championships? On Friday, the long distance event took place, with competitors having to run from the shore around a five-kilometer course.
What events will dominate the weekend of the championships? The weekend of the championships will be dominated by the technical event, with the finals on Sunday after the heats on Saturday.
