HONG KONG, June 9, 2026 – Fresh off consecutive medal finishes, the Philippine Dragon Boat Federation (PDBF) Elite team is heading back to Hong Kong this June to compete in the 50th Sun Life Hong Kong International Dragon Boat Races (IDBR), where more than 4,500 athletes from 16 countries will gather for one of Asia’s biggest dragon boat competitions on June 27 and 28.
Recognised by the International Dragon Boat Federation and the Asian Dragon Boat Federation, the PDBF team has achieved global success through world championship titles and record-breaking performances. The team has a long history of success when competing in the Sun Life Hong Kong International Dragon Boat Races, winning gold in the International Open Competition in 2024 and silver in the 500m Women’s International Championship in 2025.
As IDBR marks its golden jubilee, organizers are introducing new race categories, including the ‘50th Anniversary Fisherman Invitational Cup,’ which will see traditional fishermen’s teams compete using wooden dragon boats, and the ‘50th Anniversary Championship,’ where champions from major race divisions compete for the title of the Ultimate Dragon Boat Champion.
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 Elite team is heading back to Hong Kong this June to compete in the 50th Sun Life Hong Kong International Dragon Boat Races (IDBR).){kind=link}