In this edition

Message from our President Mike Thomas.

The Macau International Dragon Boat Race was live streamed on IDBF’s Facebook page, bringing the spirit of dragon boat racing to paddlers.

The IDBF Youth Commission recently reconvened under the new leadership of IDBF Vice President Matt Smith as interim acting Chair.

The Court of Arbitration for Sport recently awarded the governance of stand-up paddling to the International Surfing Association at an Olympic Level.

IDBF Race Officials tell us how they got into dragon boating and what motivated them to became officials.

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Welcome to a very special edition of Longzhou News. We celebrate the 25th anniversary of the 1st IDBF World Dragon Boat Championships held on 13-19 June 1995 in Yueyang, China. The birth place of dragon boating.This edition includes recollections from Mike Thomas who partnered with Zhou Liwei as joint Chief Officials. Liu Yaozong and Zhou Liwei recount the magnificent Opening Ceremony. An International Race Official’s ‘first trip to China’. Paddlers from 1995 share their fond memories and life in the sport. Enjoy the pictorial highlights of the Championships.

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In this Edition…

A Message from our President Mike about these extraordinary time of uncertainty and concern.

The newly redesigned Recognised Festival Program aims to promote dragon boat festivals around the world that meets IDBF’s tiered operational standards for recognition.

IDBF will be launching a new logo to complement the current emblem.

Dragon boaters are finding creative ways to stay fit, share cake (photos) and keep in touch with the outside world during lockdown.

Did You Miss – catch up on the latest news releases regarding CCWC and the championships schedule.

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In this Edition…

Vale Dave Cogswell. We pay tribute to Dave who was an integral part of the global sport for almost 40 years.

AIMS was recently voted into becoming a member of the IOC. Find out what it means for our dreams of dragon boating in the Olympics.

Sydney’s Lunar New Year Festival, the largest of its kind in the southern hemisphere.

CCWC 2020 Clubs profiled:

– Firetruck Dragon Boat Team (CAN)

– Dragon Sports Association (AUS)

– True North Paddling Club (CAN)

Need to Know – latest changes to IDBF’s Competition Rules and Regulations.

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In this Edition…

Mike Thomas shares some of his memories of the major events from this year.

IDBF has established an Athletes’ Commission to serve as a link between athletes and the federation to ensure athletes remain at the heart of dragon boat sport.

Read the story behind the success of New Dragons Racing Club (Canada).

Also featured is Tampa Bay Dragon Boat Club (USA) and their commitment to excellence in paddling whilst giving back to their local community.

Meet the Executive Committee behind IDBF and some interesting facts about their dragon boat backgrounds.

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President Mike Thomas discusses the relationship between IDBF and ICF in dragon boating. We look at the ‘fastest times’ recorded at IDBF championships over the past decade.

Paddler profiles – how some of our top athletes got involved in the sport that we all love. Also relive the 14th IDBF World Nations Championship in pictures!

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Catch up on the latest dragon boat news from around the world including World Nations in Thailand and dragon boat events from Asia, Europe, Pan America and Oceania.

There’s also a message from our President Mike Thomas, which includes an update about dragon boating in the Olympics and key discussion topics for Congress 2019.

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