Lars Aaron Senoner in action.

The last tickets will be distributed in Valstagna

With the U18 Italian Championships and a national race in Valstagna, this weekend offers the canoeists of SC Meran Alperia/Raika their last opportunity to qualify for the major international events of the summer.

28 May 2026

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The final starting places for the Junior World Championships in Krakow (Poland) and the European Championships in Épinal (France) will be awarded on the Brenta River. Lars Aaron Senoner and Sara Furlan will be the main focus.

Having already qualified for the World and European Championships in the K1 event in Tacen, Slovenia, Senoner now has the chance to secure a second ticket in the C1 event. The 17-year-old travels to Valstagna with plenty of confidence: "I prepared very well in the C1 with the national team in Krakow last week. I'm going into the C1 race with a relaxed attitude and will give it my all in the qualifying races, then see how my performance translates to the World Championships. At the Italian K1 Championships, I'll have to take some risks to defend my title from last year," Senoner explains.

Furlan with his back to the wall

Sara Furlan is also still fighting for a place at the international championships. The U18 athlete showed promise in the previous qualifying races in the K1 kayak and now wants to seize her last chance. "This race is my last chance to participate in the World and European Championships. That's why I'll give it my all and hope to make the most of this opportunity," said Furlan.

Sara Furlan wants to attend the major events.

Jacopo Vicentini (14) will also compete for SC Meran in the Italian Championships in the kayak single. Additionally, Jakob Tribus and Filippo Vicentini will participate in the national championships on Saturday.
participate in the race.