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Inside OKC / April 16, 2025

2025 ICF World Ranking competition draws top athletes to OKC

The 2025 ICF Canoe Slalom World Ranking competition took place March 28-30 at RIVERSPORT’s Whitewater Center, bringing together more than 70 top Olympic hopefuls from Australia, Brazil, Canada, Chile, Colombia, Djibouti, Peru, Slovenia, Venezuela and the United States. Founder of RIVERSPORT Mike Knopp expressed his excitement for the event, highlighting the significance of hosting global events in Oklahoma City.

By Lauren King
Inside OKC / March 28, 2025

L.A. City Council officially approves OKC to host canoe slalom, softball for LA28 Olympics

The Los Angeles City Council voted today to approve the LA28 revised venue proposal, relocating canoe slalom to Oklahoma City, where it will join softball in top-tier, purpose-built venues. Both Oklahoma City sports complexes are renowned for hosting premier canoe slalom and softball events and are hosting a series of international events leading up the LA28 Games. This vote was the last step in confirming Oklahoma City’s role in the 2028 Olympic and Paralympic Games in Los Angeles.

By Chamber Staff
Events / March 27, 2025

Oklahoma Film and Music Day at the Capitol spotlights local industries

The Oklahoma Film + Music Office (OF+MO), in partnership with Cherokee Film, Oklahoma City Film and Creative Industries Office and the Tulsa Office of Film, Music, Arts and Culture, is proud to present Oklahoma Film and Music Day at the Capitol on Tuesday, April 1. Held from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on the second-floor rotunda of the Oklahoma State Capitol, this free event will bring together state legislators, local film and music professionals, businesses and related organizations to highlight the impact of the state’s film and music industries.

By Chamber Staff
VeloCity profile / August 20, 2021
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