NEWS RELEASE (#2026-06) Recognising Our Senior Athletes, Investing in Our Youth The introduction of Senior D follows the motion presented to Congress by Dragon Boat Canada and the Federazione Italiana Dragon Boat. The motion also recognises the...
Bulletin 4 Bulletin No.4 is to be read in conjunction with Bulletin 1, 2 and 3 and provides important information on technical aspects of the 15th IDBF Club Crew World Championships (CCWC). The IDBF and CTDBA look forward to welcoming over 5,500...
The Heartbeat of the IBCPC Festival: Joy, Passion, and a Homecoming in France Written by Meri Gibson, IBCPC President, IDBF senior Vice President Every four years, the IBCPC Participatory Festival becomes far more than a gathering on the water. It...
Bulletin 3 The information in Bulletin No.3 is complementary to Bulletin No. 1 and Bulletin No. 2. The three Bulletins together serve as the complete guidance to date. The International Dragon Boat Federation (IDBF) and the Chinese Taipei Dragon...
NEWS RELEASE (#2026-05) IDBF and HKCDBA Celebrate Dual 35th Anniversaries at a Defining Moment for the Federation The IDBF marked a defining moment in its global story with the opening of its new Headquarters in Hong Kong, where the Federation...
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...