NEWS RELEASE (#2026-04) International Dragon Boat Federation Returns to its Founding City with New Global Headquarters in Hong Kong Hong Kong, 8 July 2026 — The International Dragon Boat Federation (IDBF) has officially opened its new global...
NEWS RELEASE (#2026-03) HKIDBR Celebrates 50th Anniversary at a Defining Moment in the IDBF’s Global Story Hong Kong, 7 July 2026 — The Hong Kong International Dragon Boat Races (HKIDBR) marked their 50th anniversary with a landmark edition on...
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. IDBF President Claudio Schermi, on behalf of the entire...
CCWC 2026 Official Social Media & Scam Alert Guidelines Discover the official social media channels for CCWC 2026 and learn how to identify and report fake Facebook groups, pages, and profiles impersonating the IDBF or the Championships. This...
Paddles Ready x IDBF: ' This Could Be Their Last Adventure' - A Conversation with Senior Vice President Meri Gibson In this powerful episode of Paddles Ready, Meri Gibson President of the International Breast Cancer Paddlers Commission and Senior...
Paddles Ready x IDBF: 'We Are a Sport' - A Conversation with President Claudio Schermi As the IDBF begins its next chapter with the establishment of our new Headquarters in Hong Kong, President Claudio Schermi recently joined Paddles Ready for a...
NEWS RELEASE (#2026-02) IDBF Returns to its Founding City with Hong Kong Incorporation The International Dragon Boat Federation (IDBF) has taken a significant step in its long‑term global strategy with the formal incorporation of International...
Cathay Pacific Exclusive Offer for Clubs competing at the 15th IDBF Club Crew World Championships Cathay Pacific is pleased to support the 15th IDBF Club Crew World Championships (CCWC2026) with an exclusive offer of up to 10% off the...
NEWS RELEASE (#2026-01) IDBF President Represents Global Dragon Boat Community at the 6th Asian Beach Games IDBF President Claudio Schermi is in Sanya representing the global dragon boat community at the 6th Asian Beach Games — one of Asia’s most...
Bulletin 2 The information in Bulletin No.2 is complementary to Bulletin No. 1. The two Bulletins together serve as the complete guidance to date. The International Dragon Boat Federation (IDBF) and the Chinese Taipei Dragon Boat Association...
Dear Clubs, This is a reminder that Provisional Entries for the 15th IDBF Club Crew World Championships – Hualien 2026 close on 18 February 2026. If your club intends to race, please ensure your entry is submitted before the deadline. Key...
The International Dragon Boat Federation (IDBF) and the Chinese Taipei Dragon Boat Association (CTDBA), cordially invite all crews from clubs affiliated with IDBF Members to participate in the 15th IDBF Club Crew World Championships (CCWC) in...