The European Broadcasting Union (EBU) and World Rowing extended their media rights agreement, initially signed in 1980, until 2032. The agreement includes major rowing events and beach sprint rowing, set to debut at the Los Angeles 2028 Olympics. Thirteen EBU members, including HRT (Croatia), CT (Czech Republic), ARD/ZDF (Germany), ERT (Greece), RTÉ (Ireland), RAI (Italy), NOS (Netherlands), TVP (Poland), TVR (Romania), RTVE (Spain), SRG (Switzerland) and Suspilne Ukraine (Ukraine), are part of the renewed agreement, with six committed to covering events until 2032. The EBU will broadcast events across all platforms, including Eurovision Sport. Upcoming events include the 2025 World Rowing Championships in Shanghai and the 2025 World Rowing Beach Sprint Finals in Antalya.

Antalya, Türkiye will host the 2025 World Rowing Beach Sprint Finals from November 6-9, after the event was moved from Rio de Janeiro. This follows Antalya's hosting of the 2025 European Rowing Coastal and Beach Sprint Championships in October. The decision underscores the growing momentum of beach sprint rowing, included in the Los Angeles 2028 Olympic Games and the Dakar 2026 Youth Olympic Games. World Rowing President Jean-Christophe Rolland expressed gratitude to the Turkish Rowing Federation and local organizers for hosting the event.

Queensland Premier David Crisafulli defended Rockhampton's Fitzroy River as the rowing venue for the 2032 Brisbane Olympics, citing local precedent and downplaying concerns over crocodiles and currents. Despite ongoing feasibility assessments, concerns remain about water quality, weeds, and riverbed maintenance. Rowing Australia CEO Sarah Cook emphasized the need for fair racing conditions, while Olympic medalist Ross Tong questioned World Rowing's approval. Deputy Premier Jarrod Bleijie compared the situation to Los Angeles 2028, where rules were bent. Andrew Guerin criticized the comparison and Christophe Dubi stated that the final decision rests with World Rowing. Alternative venues include Penrith, Hinze Dam and Wyaralong Dam.

The 49th ASOIF General Assembly was held in Lausanne on June 11, 2025, chaired by President Ingemar de Vos. Four ASOIF Council positions were elected: Nenad Lalovic (United World Wrestling) was re-elected, Jean-Christophe Rolland (World Rowing) and Andreas Zagklis (International Basketball Federation) were newly elected, and Ximena Restrepo (World Athletics) was elected for a two-year term. Los Angeles 2028, Brisbane 2032, and Dakar 2026 OCOGs provided updates. ANOC Secretary General Gunilla Lindberg attended, emphasizing cooperation between IFs and ANOC.

Concerns have arisen regarding the suitability of the Fitzroy River in Rockhampton as a venue for rowing and sprint canoeing at the Brisbane 2032 Olympics due to its strong currents and crocodile population. International Olympic Committee (IOC) officials are considering alternative venues, including the Sydney International Regatta Centre, following an evaluation in July. Outgoing IOC President Thomas Bach attended meetings in Brisbane where Brisbane 2032 organizers received praise for their progress. Kirsty Coventry formally passed on her leadership role in overseeing Brisbane 2032 preparations to Mikaela Cojuangco Jaworski. A final decision on the venue is pending, with the World Rowing Federation scheduled to inspect the Fitzroy River. Alternative options within Queensland include Hinze Dam on the Gold Coast and Wyaralong Dam south of Brisbane.