site.btaFourteen Broadcasters to Cover European Rowing Championships Live from Plovdiv

This year’s European Rowing Championships for men and women, set to take place in Plovdiv, is drawing significant media interest, according to the event's organizers. So far, 14 national broadcasters have submitted requests to air the competition live. These include television networks from Bulgaria, Germany, Ukraine, Croatia, Czech Republic, Greece, Ireland, Italy, the Netherlands, Poland, Romania, Spain, and Switzerland.

The European Rowing Federation will also livestream the final races on Saturday, May 31, and Sunday, June 1, via its official website.

The European Rowing Championships will be held from May 29 to June 1 at the Plovdiv Rowing Canal.

Ivan Popov, Chair of the Championship's Organizing Committee, attributes the strong media interest to expectations of a highly competitive tournament.

“Nearly 900 rowers in 350 boats will compete over the course of four days. Teams from 24 European countries will race on what are considered the fastest waters in the world — the Plovdiv rowing canal. Our sport is strongest in Europe, which is why the level of competition is so intense,” Popov said.

He explained that in Olympic-style rowing, official records aren’t typically kept due to the sport’s dependence on natural conditions, but unofficial best times are tracked.

“Twelve of the world’s best unofficial times have been recorded right here in Plovdiv, thanks to our ‘fast water.’ The canal is specially designed to avoid headwinds, has a depth of 3 to 3.5 meters, and no underwater currents. All aquatic plants have been removed through biological treatment,” he added.