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Eligible impairment types:

• Impaired muscle power
• Impaired passive range of movement
• Limb deficiency

Sport classes

Athletes compete in kayaks propelled by a double blade paddle. These athletes all have a physical impairment and are grouped into three sports classes.

KL1

Athletes in this sports class have no or very limited trunk and no leg function.

KL2

Athletes in this sports class have partial trunk and leg function; they are able to sit upright in the kayak. Along with this, they will have limited leg movement during paddling.

KL3

Athletes in this sports class have trunk and partial leg function, they are able to sit with trunk in forward flexed position in the kayak and able to use at least one leg/prosthesis.