Paralympian #198 Scott Martlew PLY is set to make his first international appearance of 2026 when he competes at the ICF Canoe Sprint and Paracanoe World Cup in Montreal, Canada from 10–13 July (NZT).
Trailblazing Scott became New Zealand’s first Paralympic Para canoe athlete when competing at Rio 2016. The experienced three-time Paralympian will be aiming to make a strong start to his international season in Montreal as he builds towards the ICF Canoe Sprint and Paracanoe World Championships in Poznań, Poland, from 26–30 August.
New Zealand enjoyed an encouraging start to the 2026 World Cup campaign in Brandenburg, Germany in May with rising Para canoeist Finn Murphy claiming silver in the Men’s KL3 200m and Paralympian #231 Peter Cowan finishing fifth in the Men’s VL3 200m. Scott will be looking to maintain that momentum when he takes to the water at Montreal’s Olympic Basin at Parc Jean-Drapeau.
The Christchurch-based paddler has consistently performed on the world stage. An above-the-knee amputee, he finished eighth in the Men’s KL3 200m at Rio 2016 before narrowly missing the podium with fourth place in the Men’s KL2 200m at Tokyo 2020. He followed that with a fifth-place finish in the same event at Paris 2024.
The 33-year-old also has an impressive record at World Championships and World Cup level. Last year he placed fourth in the Men’s KL2 200m at the ICF Canoe Sprint and Paracanoe World Championships in Milan, missing the podium by just 0.06 seconds.
Scott is the sole New Zealand Para canoe athlete selected to compete in Montreal.
When can I watch Scott?
- The heats of the KL2 200m begin from 3.13am on Friday 10 July
- The semifinals of the KL2 200m begin from 2.56am on Saturday 11 July
- The A Final of the KL 200M takes place at 2.29am on Monday 13 July
Scheduled subject to change. Refer to competition webpage for up to date information.
How can I watch Scott?
The event will be live streamed via the Planet Canoe YouTube channel, the official YouTube channel of the International Canoe Federation (ICF).
To watch, you will need a membership subscription – it costs $16.99NZD for a monthly subscription.
Sign into YouTube, or create an account, and click JOIN to watch uninterrupted live coverage of the world’s best paddlers competing for top honours.
- Sign in to YouTube, or create an account
- Go to Planet Canoe’s channel
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***For more information on the 2026 ICF Canoe Sprint and Paracanoe World Cup in Montreal including results go here.
