Canoeing at the 2018 Asian Games

Canoeing
at the 2018 Asian Games
VenueBendung Rentang
Jakabaring Lake
Dates21 August – 1 September 2018
Competitors228 from 23 nations
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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.[1] The slalom canoe competition was held at the Bendung Rentang in Majalengka Regency, West Java;[2] whereas the sprint events were staged in Jakabaring Lake at the Jakabaring Sport City, Palembang.[3] Additionally, the games also contested the canoe polo discipline as demonstration sport.[4][5][6][7] Also in part of canoeing event was the dragon boat event.[8]

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 (galian C).[9] 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 (water) had met the standard, and to improve the water quality, sand excavation activity around the venue would be stopped for a while.[10]

  1. ^ "Canoe/Kayak Sport Technical Handbook" (PDF). Indonesia Asian Games 2018 Organizing Committee. 22 July 2018. Archived from the original (PDF) on 22 July 2018.
  2. ^ "H-50 Asian Games 2018, Arena di Jawa Barat Sudah Siap Digunakan" (in Indonesian). Pikiran Rakyat. 30 June 2018. Retrieved 22 July 2018.
  3. ^ "Presiden Jokowi Nyatakan Palembang Sudah Siap Laksanakan Asian Games 2018". kominfo.sumselprov.go.id (in Indonesian). 14 July 2018. Archived from the original on 16 May 2020. Retrieved 22 July 2018.
  4. ^ "Canoe Polo Jadi Ekshibisi di Asian Games 2018" (in Indonesian). 1 August 2018. Retrieved 30 August 2018.
  5. ^ "Singapore Canoe Federation Press Release - 18th Asian Games". 23 August 2018. Retrieved 30 August 2018.
  6. ^ "National canoe polo squad look ahead to next Asiad in 2022". 30 August 2018. Retrieved 1 September 2018.
  7. ^ "Iran claims title of women's canoe polo: Asian Games". 29 August 2018. Retrieved 1 September 2018.
  8. ^ "Kano/Kayak" (in Indonesian). Indonesia Asian Games 2018 Organizing Committee. Archived from the original on 12 July 2018. Retrieved 13 November 2018.
  9. ^ Kisdiantoro (18 May 2018). "Air di Bendung Rentang Tercemar, Padahal Dipakai Venue Kano Slalom Asian Games 2018". jabar.tribunnews.com (in Indonesian). Tribunnews.com. Archived from the original on 22 July 2018. Retrieved 22 July 2018.
  10. ^ Kencana, Maulandy Rizky Bayu (23 May 2018). "Air Venue Kano Slalom Asian Games Keruh, Ini Aksi Menteri PUPR" (in Indonesian). Liputan 6. Archived from the original on 22 July 2018. Retrieved 22 July 2018.