Paddling on the Seine: Dragon boat racing at the Olympics

Dragon boat racing 🐉🚣‍♂️ is a powerful water sport with roots in ancient China 🇨🇳. Known for its long boats and iconic dragon designs, it is closely linked to the Dragon Boat Festival 🎊, which honors the poet Qu Yuan 📜. Today, dragon boat racing is practiced all over the world 🌍. It stands for teamwork 🤝, rhythm 🥁, and strength 💪 — proving that true power comes from moving together. ✨ Tradition. Culture. Unity. ✨ | PADS Adaptive Dragonboat Racing Team

Boat collisions and capsizing are part of the risks in dragon boat racing, and unfortunately, we experienced one during the event. Through preparation and presence of mind, the team managed the situation with calm and unity.We’re proud of our paddlers for keeping their composure and taking care of one another throughout. Our gratitude to the rescue team and trauma debriefing staff for their quick and professional response. Thankfully, no one was seriously hurt, and we were able to return to raci

Hong Kong Dragon Boat Festival

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