{"id":4410,"date":"2026-05-31T01:23:15","date_gmt":"2026-05-31T01:23:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.dragonboat.sport\/?p=4410"},"modified":"2026-05-31T01:23:15","modified_gmt":"2026-05-31T01:23:15","slug":"idbf-statement-on-the-passing-of-shri-raja-randhir-singh-ji","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.dragonboat.sport\/news\/idbf-statement-on-the-passing-of-shri-raja-randhir-singh-ji\/","title":{"rendered":"IDBF Statement on the Passing of Shri Raja Randhir Singh Ji"},"content":{"rendered":"<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>IDBF Statement on the Passing of Shri Raja Randhir Singh Ji<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The International Dragon Boat Federation (IDBF) expresses its profound sadness at the passing of Shri late Raja Randhir Singh Ji.<\/p>\n<p>IDBF President Claudio Schermi, on behalf of the entire IDBF community, extends the Federation\u2019s deepest condolences to Dragon Boat India &amp; Traditional Sports Federation, and all those mourning this loss.<\/p>\n<p>Raja Randhir Singh Ji\u2019s support for the development of dragon boat in India was an invaluable contribution to our sport, and one that the IDBF acknowledges with the deepest gratitude. The paddlers who take to the water today, representing India on the world stage, are part of a legacy he helped build.<\/p>\n<p>The IDBF held great respect and admiration for Raja Randhir Singh Ji and for his lifelong dedication to sport, leadership, and service to the sporting community.<\/p>\n<p>At this moment of deep grief, the IDBF\u2019s thoughts and prayers are with his family, his loved ones, and all those who had the honour of working alongside him. May they find comfort in celebrating the extraordinary life he lived and the countless lives he touched on and off the water.<\/p>\n<p>He will not be forgotten. His legacy will always remain in our hearts.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><strong>About the IDBF<br \/>\n<\/strong>The International Dragon Boat Federation (IDBF) is the global governing body for dragon boat racing. Founded in 1991 in Hong Kong, it oversees and promotes the sport of dragon boat paddling across the world. With a mission to foster unity, friendship, and fair competition, the IDBF organises multiple international world championships, sets rules and standards for dragon boat racing and equipment, and has a membership base of over 80 national federations.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>IDBF Statement on the Passing of Shri Raja Randhir Singh Ji The International Dragon Boat Federation (IDBF) expresses its profound sadness at the passing of Shri late Raja Randhir Singh Ji. 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