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As the national team continue to shine, the Singapore Canoe Federation (SCF) aims to unearth the next generation of paddlers who can make a splash for the fast-growing sport.

It hopes to steer kayaking into primary schools as a co-curricular activity (CCA) amid growing interest in its own Kid-in-a-Kayak programme.

The SCF has spent close to $50,000 on specially designed equipment for the initiative. Purchased from Hungary, the junior kayaks have foot-rests and shorter paddles with smaller blades to allow for better stability and more emphasis on technique.