TEHRAN, Oct. 31 (MNA) – The first edition of Asian Junior and U23 Canoe Slalom Championships starts today in Karaj, Alborz province.

Athletes from different Asian countries including Iran, Uzbekistan, Kazakhstan, Thailand, Vietnam, Chinese Taipei, Lebanon, India, and Turkey participate in the event.

The opening ceremony will be held today and the competitions will kick off tomorrow in kayak and canoe categories.

Karaj River, situated in the north of Alborz province, hosts the event which will end on November 3.

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