Zhik has been named official technical apparel partner of the 2026 ICF Canoe Slalom World Championships, held 20 to 25 July 2026 at RIVERSPORT in Oklahoma City. Following our partnership at the 2025 Championships in Penrith, Australia, we will once again outfit the team behind the event, including volunteers, officials and staff. It continues our commitment to the global paddle community through technical, performance-driven apparel.
Kitting Out the Team Behind the Event
The people who make a world championships run are the ones working out of shot. Zhik will supply the technical apparel for the volunteers, officials and staff who keep the event moving across six days of competition. We have worked closely with the RIVERSPORT management team since the 2025 Championships to build an apparel package designed specifically for the conditions and demands of the Oklahoma City event.
"We're excited to kit out the team behind the scenes, from volunteers, officials and staff, who are essential to the success of these events. This opportunity to work again with the ICF Canoe Slalom World Championships allows us to bring our commitment to performance, innovation and the paddle community to life." Johnny Rodgers, Head of Marketing, Partnerships and Global Sponsorship, Zhik
Growing Our US Paddle Presence
The partnership builds on Zhik's expanding role in the US paddle community. Earlier this year we were named official apparel partner of the American Canoe Association's national teams through the LA28 Olympic and Paralympic Games. The ACA is a key partner for the 2026 Championships and continues to play a central role in growing paddle sports across the United States.
During the event, Zhik will showcase its latest paddle apparel and product innovations, giving athletes, officials and the wider paddling community the chance to experience our newest technical gear firsthand.
"After seeing the quality and professionalism Zhik brought to the 2025 ICF Canoe Slalom World Championships, we're excited to continue that partnership in Oklahoma City. Zhik understands our sport and our community. Their commitment to innovation and delivering a first-class experience makes them a natural partner as we welcome the world's best canoe slalom athletes to Oklahoma City." Chris Sorensen, Executive Director, RIVERSPORT
The 2026 ICF Canoe Slalom World Championships bring the world's top canoe slalom and kayak cross athletes to RIVERSPORT, marking the first time the championships have been held in North America in more than a decade.
