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3rd MENA Championships 2025 set for April 11-13 in the UAE
NEWS RELEASE (#2025-06) 3rd MENA Championships 2025 set for April 11-13 in the UAE The 3rd MENA Championships 2025, an IDBF recognised festival, will be held from April 11 to 13, 2025, at Al Khan Corniche Beach in Sharjah, UAE. This...
IDBF appoints Natacha Tremblay as Chair of the Women’s Commission
NEWS RELEASE (#2025-05) IDBF appoints Natacha Tremblay as Chair of the Women’s Commission The International Dragon Boat Federation (IDBF) is proud to announce the appointment of Natacha Tremblay as Chair of the Women’s Commission. This...
IDBF Inspects Race Venue for the 2025 17th IDBF World Dragon Boat Racing Championships, Brandenburg
NEWS RELEASE (#2025-04) IDBF Inspects Race Venue for the 2025 17th IDBF World Dragon Boat Racing Championships, Brandenburg Brandenburg an der Havel, Germany – The International Dragon Boat Federation (IDBF) has completed a three day...
“We Are Going Back Home” – IDBF President Claudio Schermi Announces After Hong Kong Visit
NEWS RELEASE (#2025-03) "We Are Going Back Home" – IDBF President Claudio Schermi Announces After Hong Kong Visit Hong Kong, February 15, 2025 – Claudio Schermi, President of the International Dragon Boat Federation (IDBF), concluded his...
Welcoming the Year of the Snake 2025: Greetings from IDBF President Claudio Schermi
NEWS RELEASE (#2025-02) Welcoming the Year of the Snake 2025: Greetings from IDBF President Claudio Schermi Join us in welcoming the 2025 Chinese New Year and Spring Festival with heartfelt well wishes from Claudio Schermi, President of the...
Bulletin 1 Supplementary information – 17th IDBF World Dragon Boat Racing Championships, Germany
Supplementary information - Bulletin 1 17th IDBF World Dragon Boat Racing Championships, Brandenburg a.d. Havel, Germany 14th - 20th July 2025 Addendum to Information Bulletin No. 1: 16 and Under (16U) Classes The IDBF has not...
Athletes Commission Election Notice
NEWS RELEASE (#2025-01) Athletes Commission Election Notice Dear IDBF Members, The election for the IDBF Athlete’s Commission will be held during the 17th IDBF World Dragon Boat Racing Championships at the Regatta Venue Beetzsee in...
17th IDBF World Dragon Boat Racing Championships, Brandenburg – Bulletin 1
The International Dragon Boat Federation (IDBF) and the German Dragon Boat Association (DDV) are pleased to invite all national federation and IDBF members to compete in the 17th World Dragon Boat Racing Championships, which be held at the...
2025 IDBF Hall of Fame – nominations now open
NEWS RELEASE (#2024-10) Know someone worthy of an IDBF International Dragon Boat Hall of Fame Award? Nominations for 2025 are now open! The IDBF recognises and celebrates the outstanding achievements of the people who have made a...
Global Canal Rowing Action (GCRA) concludes in Baku strengthening collaboration with IDBF to fight Climate Change
NEWS RELEASE (#2024-09) Global Canal Rowing Action concludes in Baku, strengthening collaboration with IDBF to fight Climate Change Baku, Azerbaijan - The Global Canal Rowing Action (GCRA), initiated at the United Nations Climate Change...
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...