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...
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...
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...
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...
NEWS RELEASE (#2025-17) IDBF President’s Visit Strengthens Dragon Boat Development in Brazil International Dragon Boat Federation (IDBF) President Claudio Schermi has concluded a two‑week (4–19 December) official mission to Bahia, Brazil,...