The Generalitat subsidizes the Ocean Kayak World Championships with 190,000 euros

The Generalitat has granted a nominative subsidy of 190,000.00 euros to the Club Náutico La Vila Joiosa to collaborate in the organization of the 2026 Ocean Kayak World Championships. The decision is formalized in the Resolution of November 10, 2026, of the Second Vice Presidency and Conselleria of the Presidency, published in the Diari Oficial de la Generalitat Valenciana no. 10492, of November 12, 2026, in section III of administrative acts (reference DOGV-C-2026-35499). The text is signed by Luis Cervera Torres, Director General of Sport, exercising the delegation approved by the resolution of April 11, 2026.

A nominative line supported by the budgets

The aid is implemented as a direct grant under Article 22.2.a) of Law 38/2003, of November 17, general law on subsidies, and Article 168.1.A) of Law 1/2015, of February 6, on public finance of the Valencian instrumental public sector. The subsidy is listed in Law 4/2026, of July 22, on the Generalitat budgets for 2026, in section G0120, subprogram 612F00 “Miscellaneous Expenses”, chapter IV, subsidy line S2151, with an amount of 190,000 euros and the Club Náutico La Vila Joiosa as the sole beneficiary.

The funding was guaranteed through the Agreement of the Consell of September 25, 2026 (DOGV 10461, of September 29), which authorized a credit transfer of 190,000 euros from section 20, program 612F00, to program 457A00 “Promotion of sporting activity” of the Second Vice Presidency and Conselleria of the Presidency. The funds are finally applied to the budget application G01050408.457A00, chapter IV, line S2151.

The operation was also incorporated into the fourth modification of the Presidency’s Strategic Subsidy Plan for the 2024-2026 period, approved by resolution of September 30, 2026 (DOGV 10464, of October 2), with the explicit objective of collaborating with the club in the organization of the championship.

What expenses the aid covers

The amount is intended to finance expenses derived from support activities for the organization of the championship. According to the fifth resolution, the collaboration covers:

• Assembly and disassembly of the event.
• Direct costs produced exclusively by the organization.
• Services provided during its celebration.
• Accommodation, catering, and travel.
• Refereeing.

The subsidized activities must be executed between January 1 and December 31, 2026. General operating expenses of the entity, corporate marketing, prizes—except for trophies and medals—, organization fees or rights, event homologation expenses, gifts, and fixed assets are expressly excluded.

Justification, control, and schedule

The entity has ten business days from the day following publication to expressly waive the aid; if they do not, it is understood to be accepted. The maximum deadline to submit the justification is November 27, 2026, via electronic means and through a justification account with an auditor’s report, in accordance with Article 74 of the regulations of the General Subsidies Law. Payment will be made once the activity has been justified.

The resolution allows for the subcontracting of up to 50% of the expenses incurred and mandates the installation of static advertising referring to the Generalitat during the event. The aid is compatible with other subsidies provided that the sum does not exceed the cost of the activity, but not with calls from the Directorate General for Sport. The text rules out notification to the European Commission as no economic advantage or distortion of competition is perceived. The effects take place the day after publication, with an appeal for reversal within one month or a contentious-administrative appeal within two months.

Impact for the Marina Baixa

The Valencian Executive justifies the subsidy based on the public interest of an international competition that projects the Comunitat Valenciana abroad and activates sports tourism, in addition to reinforcing federated practice. The regulation emphasizes that the Club Náutico La Vila Joiosa is the only entity that can guarantee the holding of the championship, by designation of the competent federation, and that preparatory tasks—contracting, facility reservations, and sponsorships—are already underway. For the region, the regional support ensures the financial closure of an event that arrives with a very advanced schedule.

Source: Diari Oficial de la Generalitat Valenciana, no. 10492, November 12, 2026, section III, page 1 (official reference: DOGV-C-2026-35499).