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Canoeing at the 2018 Asian Games
The
canoeing
races
at the
2018
Asian Games
in
Jakarta
and
Palembang
were contested in three main disciplines: the
slalom
from
21
to
23 August
, and the
sprint
from
29 August
to
1 September
. The
slalom canoe
competition was held at the Bendung Rentang in
Majalengka Regency
,
West Java
; whereas the sprint events were staged in Jakabaring Lake at the
Jakabaring Sport City
, Palembang. Additionally, the games also contested the
canoe polo
discipline as
demonstration sport
. Also in part of canoeing event was the
dragon boat event
.
During a preparation meeting, West Java
provincial secretary
stated that the
quality
of the water in Bendung Rentang was polluted by sand and soil
mining waste
. According to Indonesian
Minister of Public Works
and People's Housing
Basuki Hadimuljono
, the quantity of water in Bandung Rentang was enough, about 15
cubic meters per second
, so the speed had met the standard, and to improve the
water quality
, sand excavation activity around the venue would be stopped for a while.
Medalists
Slalom
Men
Women
Sprint
Men
Women
Medal table
Canoe polo
(demonstration)
Medalists
Men
Qualification round
27–28 August
2nd round
loser
pool
28 August
Final round
Women
Qualification round
27 August
2nd round loser pool
28 August
Final round
Participating nations
A total of 318 athletes from 23 nations competed in canoeing at the 2018
Asian
Games:
