Iran's Canoeing Federation Announces Six Referees for Nagoya Asian Games
Iranian officials selected for canoe sprint and slalom events at the 2026 Asian Games in Aichi-Nagoya, according to the country's canoeing federation.

Iran's Canoeing Federation announced that it will have six representatives serving as officials and referees in the canoe sprint and slalom competitions at the upcoming 20th Asian Games in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan, according to a report by IRNA.
The federation stated that the selected individuals will oversee various aspects of the canoeing events, which are scheduled to take place during the 2026 Asian Games.
Details regarding the specific names of the referees and their assigned roles within the competitions were not immediately disclosed in the announcement.
The 20th Asian Games are set to be hosted jointly by the Japanese cities of Aichi and Nagoya in 2026, bringing together athletes and officials from across Asia for a range of sporting events, including canoe sprint and slalom disciplines.
Sources
- Six Iranian referees present at Nagoya canoeing events — IRNA (Iran)
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