Ready, Set, Row! Mississauga Hosts the 2023 World Rowing Indoor Championships – City of Mississauga

Mississauga is proud to be the first Canadian city to host the 2023 World Rowing Indoor Championships on February 25-26 at the Paramount Fine Foods Center. The two-day event will welcome more than 2,000 athletes from more than 40 countries. Athletes, including Canadian Olympic champions and Paralympians, will compete in a two-day competition that will include multiple race categories such as the 2,000-meter and 500-meter dashes.

“Congratulations to the local and international athletes competing in the 2023 World Rowing Indoor Championships. Mississauga is proud to be the first Canadian city to host this competition and it feels incredible to welcome visitors and athletes back to our city after the pandemic,” said Mayor Bonnie Crombie. “Thank you for choosing our community to represent the highest level of your sport. We look forward to sharing our dynamic city and world-class sports facilities with you as you show your talent, hard work and dedication as you go for gold.”

Indoor rowing, also known as ergometer rowing, has been used in training and preparation by athletes for many years. More recently, indoor rowing has emerged as a serious sport in its own right, with hundreds of races held around the world each year.

“As a sports-centric city that welcomes all, we remain focused on bringing more sporting events like the 2023 World Rowing Indoor Championships to Mississauga from a local, regional, national and international perspective,” said Jodi Robillos, Commissioner, Community Services, City of Mississauga . “Hosting this type of sporting event gives us a unique opportunity to showcase the importance of sport in our community and how it connects us all. We have invested heavily in our recreational programs and sports facilities to ensure residents have the opportunity to stay active and healthy, and that athletes also feel welcome when visiting our city.”

In June 2020, the World Rowing Federation (FISA – from the French Fédération Internationale des Sociétés d’Aviron) announced that the City of Mississauga will host the World Rowing Indoor Championships in 2023. Bid to host the championship including Lima, Peru; Beijing, China; Cairo, Egypt; Hamburg, Germany; Prague, Czech Republic and London, England.

“Whether it’s the athletes or their fans, Mississauga is equipped to give everyone at the World Rowing Indoor Championships access to excellent transportation, great amenities and a variety of restaurants and activities to make the most of their weekend said Victoria Clarke, CEO, Mississauga Tourism.

The Canadian Indoor Rowing Championships have been held annually in Mississauga since 2009 (with the exception of two years when the competition was held virtually).

Interested in participating?

Residents or visitors interested in attending the 2023 World Rowing Indoor Championships may purchase general admission tickets online or at the Paramount Fine Foods Center box office. Children under the age of 12 can participate for free. For ticket inquiries please contact [email protected].

Check out the two-day schedule of events if you want to learn more. For more information about the 2023 World Indoor Rowing Championships or other Mississauga events, visit visitmississauga.ca.

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