Whitewater Slalom is a competitive sport with the aim of navigating a canoe, kayak or SUP through a course of hanging downstream (green gates) and upstream (red gates) on moving water in the fastest time possible. 
Athletes develope technical skills and strength to navigate a course of about 90 -120 seconds. The newest addition to the sport of Whitewater Slalom is Kayak Cross. Canoe, Kayak and Kayak Cross are Olympic disciplines and will be part of the 2024 Olympics in Paris.