The 6th World University championship Canoe Sprint 2014 is opened!

The 6th World University championship Canoe Sprint 2014 was officially opened at the basement of the Republican Rowing Center in Zaslavl. The opening ceremony began with a sonorous parade of countries-participants. The mascot of this championship, a catfish Lyavon, was in the head of column. Sportsmen carrying their flags followed Lyavon with dignity. By official information, more than 400 participants from 22 countries came to this championship. 250 sportsmen, 34 referees (8 world-class referees) and about