The NSW Government has today announced Penrith Whitewater Stadium will host the 2025 International Canoe Federation Slalom World Championships, with the NSW Government providing $2 million and the Federal Government $1.2 million to Paddle Australia to support hosting the event.
Penrith City Council General Manager, Andrew Moore, expressed delight with the state and federal government's commitment to investing in the World Championships next year, bringing people from across the world to Penrith.
"Penrith is a place of aspiration, determination and achievement, which is demonstrated in the achievements of our home-grown gold medal winning athletes, Jessica and Noemie Fox," Mr Moore said.
"The event will bring approximately 300 competitors from 50 nations, supported by 100 coaches, officials and staff with an estimated 2,000 spectators expected to attend the event. This is a fantastic opportunity to showcase the wonderful assets that Penrith has to offer.
"Council is focussed on attracting investment and nurturing favourable conditions for local businesses to prosper with the city well placed to grow the visitor economy for the benefit of residents and visitors.
"We are committed to identifying opportunities that attract world class sporting events to the city through our Penrith Visitor Economy Strategy 2023-2030 which has been developed through a collaborative process with input from key stakeholders including local businesses, industry groups, government agencies, and community representatives."
Penrith boasts world class sporting facilities with the Sydney International Regatta Centre and Penrith Whitewater Stadium, which have continued since first used for the 2000 Sydney Olympic Games.
Image Caption: Tim Anderson, Noemie Fox, and Jessica Fox at Penrith Whitewater Stadium.
