The World Canoe Sprint Championships is an international competition where athletes race in canoes and kayaks over various distances. Organized by the International Canoe Federation, the event showcases the best paddlers from around the world, competing in individual and team events. Held every year or every two years, the championships feature races on flat water, typically in 200m, 500m, and 1000m distances. Athletes represent their countries, aiming for medals and titles, while promoting the sport of canoeing and kayaking globally.