Kiwa Official Local Supplier of Staatsloterij World Rowing Championships 2026

The World Rowing Championships bring together the international elite of rowing in Amsterdam and represent a key moment for the global rowing community. Under the motto ‘World Class, World Rowing, Welcome to Amsterdam’, preparations are focused on delivering a championship where top level athletic performance is combined with Dutch organizational strength and hospitality.

Contribution through expertise in quality and safety

As an Official Local Supplier, Kiwa contributes in the fields of quality, safety and certification. These are core activities of Kiwa and essential conditions for an international top level sporting event of this scale. Much of this work takes place behind the scenes, where the conditions for a safe and successful event are established. In this way, the role closely aligns with Kiwa’s mission: ‘Creating trust, driving progress’.

Quality and safety at the highest level

Nico Rienks, tournament director World Rowing Championships 2026: ‘We have worked well with Kiwa since 1992 and understand each other in what is required to ensure quality and top performance at the highest level. Especially for an event of this scale, continuity in collaboration is of great value. It is good to see Kiwa continuing this involvement in 2026.’

Strong connection with the rowing sport

Annemieke van Agthoven, HR director Kiwa Netherlands: ‘Our role as Official Local Supplier underlines that we have been a committed partner of rowing in the Netherlands for many years. Contributing to an event such as the World Rowing Championships 2026 shows that our collaboration has grown into a strong connection with Dutch rowing over time. It also allows Kiwa to demonstrate what it stands for: quality, safety and strengthening performance, both in sport and in organizations.’

Longstanding relationship with rowing

Kiwa’s involvement in the World Rowing Championships 2026 builds on the longstanding partnership between Kiwa and the Royal Dutch Rowing Federation (Koninklijke Nederlandse Roeibond, KNRB). Since 1992, Kiwa has supported rowing in the Netherlands, based on a shared focus on quality, safety and development.

About the World Rowing Championships 2026

The Staatsloterij World Rowing Championships 2026 will take place at the Bosbaan in Amsterdam, a venue with a rich history that previously hosted the championships in 1977 and 2014. More than sixty countries are expected to participate, bringing thousands of athletes to the Netherlands.