NEWS RELEASE (#2026-08)
Junior and 24U to race at 2027 World Championships in Hong Kong
Junior and 24U divisions will race at the 18th IDBF World Dragon Boat Racing Championships in Hong Kong, October 2027. Senior D (70 and over) will also be added to the program.
The Junior and 24U divisions give young athletes a clear pathway into international competition.
“Youth participation is central to the future of our sport, and we explored every option to support our Junior and 24U athletes. Giving national teams certainty early matters, and keeping them within the World Championships in Hong Kong is the right decision for 2027.” Claudio Schermi, IDBF President
Bulletin 1, with full event details, will be published in the coming weeks.
Member Federations can now include Junior, 24U and Senior D crews in their planning for Hong Kong 2027.
About the IDBF
The International Dragon Boat Federation (IDBF) is the world governing body for dragon boating, with more than 80 national member federations. Founded in Hong Kong in 1991, it is a member of the Alliance of Independent Recognised Members of Sport (AIMS), an IOC-recognised umbrella organisation. The IDBF sets international rules and standards for the sport and organises the World Dragon Boat Racing Championships, Club Crew World Championships and World Cup. An elite competitive sport open to all, dragon boating welcomes youth to over-70s, para athletes and cancer survivors. The IDBF’s values are Respect, Teamwork and Community.