British Canoeist Kurts Adams Rozentals Suspended Two Years Over Explicit Instagram Video

British canoeist Kurts Adams Rozentals has been suspended for two years and removed from Paddle UK's World Class Programme after posting an explicit video on his public Instagram, which was later removed. The disciplinary panel found that Rozentals admitted to posting the video and misleading the press by attributing his suspension to his OnlyFans content, which he uses to supplement his funding. Paddle UK cited his conduct as gross misconduct, damaging the organization's reputation, while Rozentals argues that inadequate funding forces athletes like him to seek alternative income sources, noting he earned significantly more from OnlyFans than his £16,000 Paddle UK funding. Rozentals acknowledged the video was edgy but contested that it was explicit or illegal, expressing regret but emphasizing his improved financial independence allowed him to support his training and family. Paddle UK emphasized their professional image and the importance of athlete conduct aligning with their standards, which Rozentals' social media content contradicted. The case highlights tensions between athlete funding, personal expression, and organizational disciplinary policies in elite sports.