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Resolution on the Incorporation of the IDBF in Hong Kong
NEWS RELEASE (#2024-08) Resolution on the Incorporation of the IDBF in Hong Kong Approved by the IDBF Executive Committee and Council To Be Submitted to the IDBF Congress Summary The IDBF Executive Committee and Council are proposing the...
Participation of Athletes from Russia and Belarus at IDBF Championships
NEWS RELEASE (#2024-07) IDBF RESOLUTION UPDATE Participation of Athletes from Russia and Belarus at IDBF Championships Summary In alignment with international sports standards, the IDBF Executive Committee and the Council have jointly...
Inclusion of Breast Cancer Paddler Class at the 2025 IDBF World Dragon Boat Racing Championships
NEWS RELEASE (#2024-06) Inclusion of Breast Cancer Paddlers National Team Class at the 2025 IDBF World Dragon Boat Racing Championships Approved by the IDBF Executive Committee and Council Summary The IDBF Executive Committee and Council,...
Expression of Interest – Chair of Women’s Commission
Expression of Interest – Chair of the Women’s Commission The International Dragon Boat Federation (IDBF) is seeking applications for the position of Chair of the Women’s Commission. This is a vital role within the IDBF, aimed at promoting and...
14th IDBF Club Crew World Championships live streaming
Live streaming for the 2024 14th IDBF Club Crew World Championships - Ravenna, Italy The 2024 14th IDBF Club Crew World Championships (CCWC) is shaping up to be the largest ever! With 163 clubs from 30 different countries, this will be the...
14th IDBF Club Crew World Championships – Bulletin 4
The information in Bulletin No.4 is complementary to Bulletins 1,2 and 3 The four Bulletins together serve as complete guidance. The International Dragon Boat Federation (IDBF) and the Italian Dragon Boat Federation (FIDB) are pleased to advise...
Expression of Interest – Chair of Ethics Committee
Expression of Interest – Chair of Ethics Committee The International Dragon Boat Federation (IDBF) is the global governing body for dragon boat racing. Founded in 1991, it oversees and promotes the sport of dragon boat paddling across the world....
The 4th IDBF World Cup to be held in October 2024 – Miluo City, China
NEWS RELEASE (#2024-05) The 4th IDBF World Cup to be held in October 2024 - Miluo City, China The IDBF together with the Chinese Dragon Boat Association (CDBA), the Miluo City Government in China, and CCTV, has extended invitations to 12...
14th IDBF Club Crew World Championships – Bulletin 3
The information in Bulletin No.3 is complementary to Bulletins 1 & 2. The three Bulletins together serve as complete guidance. The International Dragon Boat Federation (IDBF) and the Italian Dragon Boat Federation (FIDB) are pleased to advise...
IDBF President Claudio Schermi – first 100 days as President
NEWS RELEASE (#2024-04) IDBF President Claudio Schermi - first 100 days as president Dear dragon boat paddlers and friends, Following my first hundred days as the President of the International Dragon Boat Federation, I wanted to take this...
IDBF President Claudio Schermi – visits Miluo, China the host city for the 4th IDBF World Cup
NEWS RELEASE (#2024-03) IDBF President Claudio Schermi - visits Miluo, China the host city for the 4th IDBF World Cup The IDBF World Cup is back! It will be held in Miluo City (汨罗)in Hunan Province, China - the original 'hometown of dragon...
IDBF President Claudio Schermi – cultural visit to World Dragon Boat City Wenzhou China
NEWS RELEASE (#2024-02) Mr Claudio Schermi, President of IDBF cultural visit to 'World Dragon Boat City' Wenzhou, China Zhang Zhenfeng (Secretary of the Municipal Party Committee), on behalf of the Municipal Party Committee and the Municipal...