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The Road to 2026: Five Races, One Mission
In 2026, the path to the Olympic Games narrows.
For Anuar Akchurin, a member of the U.S. Canoe Sprint National Team, the season is defined by five international competitions across Europe and North America - each one a test of speed, resilience, and consistency against the best athletes in the world.
These races are not optional.
They are the gateway to Olympic qualification.
After representing Team USA at the 2025 ICF Canoe Sprint World Championships, Anuar enters 2026 with momentum, international experience, and a clear objective: to earn the results that keep the Olympic dream alive.
The 2026 International Campaign
In one season, Anuar will compete at:
- ICF World Cup 1 – Szeged, Hungary
- ICF World Cup 2 – Brandenburg, Germany
- Pan American Championships – Montreal, Canada
- ICF World Cup 3 – Montreal, Canada
- ICF World Championships – Poznań, Poland
Each event requires international travel, equipment transport, extended training blocks, and recovery support.