Kira Bester Claims World Championship Silver in Spain

South Africa's women delivered a commanding team performance, with Kira Bester taking silver, six finishers in the women's top ten and mixed doubles podium places in three categories, at the Canoe Ocean Racing World Championships in La Vila Joiosa, Spain, from Friday, 9 October to Saturday, 10 October 2026. All Photos: Paddle Worldwide

Kira Bester claimed world championship silver and South Africa placed six in the women’s top ten at the Canoe Ocean Racing World Championships in La Vila Joiosa, Spain, where Holly Smith and Hanna Solomon struck mixed doubles gold.

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