~ Building towards the LA28 Olympic Games and the future of Beach Sprint Rowing, Türkiye and China will host the first events in the new World Rowing Beach Sprint Series in 2027 and 2028, laying the foundation for an expanded global series from 2029 onwards.
"VAN" (Sports Desk - 01.09.2026) :: Following the conclusion of the 2026 World Rowing Championships in Amsterdam, World Rowing has announced the launch of a new Beach Sprint Series, creating a new international competition platform for one of rowing’s fastest-growing disciplines.
The two-event series will form the foundation phase of an intended global series, with multiple stages planned from 2029 onwards. Each event will feature 16 national teams, with travel, accommodation, food and local logistics covered for participating teams, while the top eight athletes in an event will receive direct prize money. The competition format will also include the Mixed Team Relay as World Rowing continues to develop the discipline’s international racing programme.
Beach Sprints have seen rapid growth in recent years, driven by a dynamic format designed for spectators and broadcast, as well as its potential to bring rowing to new countries, coastlines and communities.
As the discipline continues its strategic development towards LA28 – including its appearance at the Dakar 2026 Youth Olympic Games – and future Olympic Games, World Rowing is focused on creating more high-level competition opportunities, increasing global participation and establishing a stronger international calendar for Beach Sprints.
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