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Longzhou Newsletter June 2021

Issue 3 Volume 4 Read the June 2021 issue 30th Anniversary Edition Happy 30th Birthday to the IDBF, from our President, Mike Thomas Message of Congratulations from CDBA and HKCDBA A Brief History of IDBF HKCDBA Celebrates 30 years and 1st HK Dragon...

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Longzhou Newsletter April 2021

Issue 2 Volume 4 Read the April 2021 issue In this edition Spring message from our President, Mike Thomas New Zealand Nationals Flatwater Sport in Hong Kong Dragon Boating in Egypt About the Medical Commission Anti-Doping Update IDBF30 Updates: new...

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IDBF Hall of Fame – nominations now open

NEWS RELEASE (#2021-03) As part of the celebrations in 2021 to mark the 30th Anniversary of the International Dragon Boat Federation (IDBF), we are proudly inaugurating the IDBF Hall of Fame. The International Dragon Boat Hall of Fame recognizes...

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IDBF 30th Anniversary Merchandise Now Available!

NEWS RELEASE (#2021-02) We are pleased to announce that the IDBF 30th Anniversary Merchandise Shop, in conjunction with RegattaSport, is now OPEN! Products can be purchased via the IDBF Shop. For the next 2 weeks there is a 20% introductory...

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Longzhou Newsletter February 2021

Longzhou Newsletter February 2021

Read the February 2021 issue >> In this edition Lunar new year wishes from our President, Mike Thomas Launch of the 30th Anniversary logo Welcome RegattaSport as our official merchandiser 30th Anniversary Photo Competition International...

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Longzhou Newsletter December 2020

Longzhou Newsletter December 2020

Read the December 20 issue >> In this edition 2020 Wrap Up - Message from our President Mike ThomasNew IDBF Anti-Doping Rules 2021Update on the World Nations Championships in Hong KongUTS Virtual Youth Festival ParticipantsIDBF...

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EDBF FORUM – Sat 5 December 2020

EDBF FORUM – Sat 5 December 2020

Topic: How Dragon Boating Can Emerge Stronger from the COVID-19 Crisis? Special guest speakers Dr. Raffaele Chiulli, President of Sport Accord and GAISF Stephan Fox, President of Alliance of Independent Recognised Members of Sport Mike Thomas,...

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Longzhou Newsletter October 2020

Longzhou Newsletter October 2020

Read the October 20 issue >> In this edition Message from our President Mike ThomasRace Rule Updates - Race Plans v2.0 and Paradragons Rules of Racing v1.0IDBF 39th Council Meeting summarySummary of Paradragon Rules of Racingandcommonly asked...

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UTS International Virtual Youth Festival

UTS International Virtual Youth Festival

The United Through Sports (UTS) is hosting the 2020 Virtual Youth Festival (VYF) to bring young athletes around the world to compete together during this time of the COVID pandemic. The IDBF's participation will be organized by the IDBF's Youth...

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Longzhou Newsletter August 2020

Longzhou Newsletter August 2020

In this edition Message from our President Mike Thomas. The Macau International Dragon Boat Race was live streamed on IDBF's Facebook page, bringing the spirit of dragon boat racing to paddlers. The IDBF Youth Commission recently reconvened under...

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Longzhou Newsletter June 2020 (Issue 3 Vol 3)

Longzhou Newsletter June 2020 (Issue 3 Vol 3)

Celebrating 25 years - 1st IDBF World Dragon Boat Championships, Yueyang, China 慶 祝 2 5 年 來 ⾸ 屆 國 際 ⿓ ⾈ 錦 標 賽 中 國 岳 陽 Welcome to a very special edition of Longzhou News. We celebrate the 25th anniversary of the 1st IDBF World Dragon Boat...

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