International Dragon Boat Federation (IDBF)

Ask the Expert: The Athlete Biological Passport
Join ITA for an in‑depth session featuring Louisa Lobigs, ITA Science & Medical Manager, and Ana Moraleda, ITA Science & Medical Expert. This webinar will break down the Athlete Biological Passport and offer practical insights directly from the experts.

To help ITA tailor the session, please submit your questions in advance via the registration link by 17 June.

Webinar details:
• 30 June 2026
• 14:00–15:00 CEST
• Panellists: Louisa Lobigs & Ana Moraleda
• Moderator: Armando Urban, ITA Education Team
🔗 Register & submit your questions: https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_felEKCNVTCC42T0C1spzNA

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If you see a suspicious group or page pretending to be us, report it and help keep our dragon boat community safe. 🐲

⚠️ Beware of Fake Accounts & Groups Claiming to Represent Us
We’ve been alerted to several impersonation and scam groups circulating on Facebook. Please stay vigilant and help us keep our dragon boat community safe.

👉How to report suspicious profiles, pages, or groups:
1. Use Facebook’s Report function (“Report Profile,” “Report Group,” “Report Post”).
2. Select Impersonation or Scam/Fraud as the reason.
3. Do not engage with the account or accept any requests.
4. Inform your family and friends so others can avoid the scam.

Thank you for helping to keep our global dragon boat community safe. ❤️🐲

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 wide‑ranging conversation on the future of dragon boating and the federation’s global direction.

Recorded in Macau, China the discussion explores the sport’s rapid growth, the importance of strengthening dragon boating’s international identity, and the strategic steps ahead as we work toward greater global and Olympic recognition.

🔗https://www.dragonboat.sport/news/paddles-ready-x-idbf-we-are-a-sport-a-conversation-with-president-claudio-schermi/

Paddles Ready x IDBF: 'We Are a Sport' - A Conversation with President Claudio Schermi - International Dragon Boat Federation Paddles Ready interviews IDBF President Claudio Schermi on the sport’s growth, new Hong Kong headquarters, and the path toward stronger global and Olympic recognition.

IDBF Returns to its Founding City with Hong Kong Incorporation. 🇭🇰🎉🐲
A milestone moment for our global dragon boat family. The IDBF has formally incorporated in Hong Kong, where our story began, and will relocate its global headquarters to the city — in a year that also marks major anniversaries for our Federation, the Hong Kong China Dragon Boat Association, and the Hong Kong International Dragon Boat Races.

🔗https://www.dragonboat.sport/news/idbf-returns-to-its-founding-city-with-hong-kong-incorporation/

Ask the Expert: Intelligence & Investigations
Join ITA on 21 May for a focused session with Nick Iliffe, ITA Head of Intelligence and Investigations. Get practical insights and have your questions answered live.

Webinar Details
📅 21 May 2026
⏰ 14:00–15:00 CEST
🎙️ Panellist: Nick Iliffe, ITA Head of Intelligence and Investigations
🗣️ Moderator: Nikki Hamblin, OLY, ITA Education Team

🔗 Register now: https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_q8Ux9CQnQSa5nOW4xvdbuw

A really nice story from the paddling community today — four boats were donated by Race the Dragon, Pershore DBC and Thames DBC to support the Odesa Dragons as they rebuild para dragons and youth paddling in Ukraine.

Ukraine: Dragon boats bound for Odesa to rehabilitate soldiers Dragon boats donated by teams across England are on the way to Odesa to help rehabilitate soldiers.

中國香港龍舟總會 Hong Kong China Dragon Boat Association continues its fantastic youth outreach work 🎉, hosting its second primary school dragon boat experience of the year. Fifty students from Tai Po Government Primary School visited the Shek Mun Training Centre to learn about the origins, culture and modern spirit of dragon boating 🐉✨. With hands‑on equipment displays, interactive Q&A and guidance from eight HKCDBA‑registered coaches 👏, students discovered the joy of the sport while building teamwork and confidence. A great initiative bringing dragon boating into schools and inspiring the next generation 💪🚣‍♂️💛

🐉 IDBF President Represents Global Dragon Boat at Asian Beach Games

IDBF President Claudio Schermi proudly represented the global dragon boat community, joining the opening and traditional eye‑dotting ceremonies, and engaging in informal meetings with international sport leaders — including Gao Zhidan (Minister of Sport, China), Thomas Bach (Former President of the IOC), Timothy Fok (Vice President, Olympic Council of Asia), and Li Haigang (President of the Asian Dragon Boat Federation, IDBF 5th Vice President).

With six events across 62 races, dragon boat shone as a full‑medal discipline, showcasing unity, culture, and competition at its best.

📖 Full media release 👉 https://www.dragonboat.sport/news/idbf-president-represents-global-dragon-boat-community-at-the-6th-asian-beach-games/