The Canoe-Kayak Slalom World Cup took place at Vaires-sur-Marne from September 3 to 6. Though the temporary stands were removed, the event still drew significant public interest, with over 16,000 spectators attending the Olympic Nautical Stadium of Île-de-France over the four days. This competition was the second major international event held at the venue since the Paris 2024 Olympics, following the European Championships held a year earlier. Organizers aimed to maintain the momentum of the Paris 2024 Games by keeping the sport in the public eye. The event featured a strong field of athletes, including top competitors like Jessica Fox and several French athletes. Among the French competitors, several reached the podium, including Marjorie Delassus, Camille Prigent, Joris Hello, Mathurin Madore, Titouan Castryck, and Martin Cornu. To engage the public and promote paddle sports, the event included activities such as testing new equipment, free navigation sessions, and team challenges. Pierre Martens, events manager at the French Canoe-Kayak Federation (FFCK), said the goal is to host more events, including future World Cups and European Championships, while offering a variety of on-site activities for visitors. Local schools were also involved, with around 10,000 elementary students visiting the site to learn about paddle sports and possibly take up the activity. Sébastien Tester, competition manager at the organizing committee, outlined a ten-year plan to make water training accessible to everyone, whether at the stadium or on the lake. A partnership agreement was signed between the Île-de-France Region, the French Canoe-Kayak Federation, and the regional committee to formalize their long-term collaboration in promoting paddle sports in the region. Patrick Karam, vice president of the regional council in charge of sports, said the venue was modernized for the Olympics and that future investments would follow the model of other regional leisure bases. The region has committed to keeping the site public, despite it operating at a financial loss each year.