The Philippine national dragon boat team will compete for a spot in the 2025 World Championships to be held in Chengdu, China.
The Philippines is scheduled to host the International Canoe Federation World Dragon Boat Championships from October 27th to November 4th in Puerto Princesa, Palawan Island.
This event coincides with the 100th anniversary of the founding of the World Governing Body.
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The tournament will also serve as the main qualifier for the 2025 World Championships to be held in Chengdu, China, and is expected to attract more than 2,000 paddlers from at least 20 federations, including the Philippine national team, providing further inspiration. .
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“It is both an honor and a humbling responsibility to host the ICF World Dragon Boat Championships, especially as we celebrate ICF’s 100th anniversary,” Leonora Escolante of the Philippine Canoe, Kayak and Dragon Boat Federation said in a statement. said.
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“This milestone not only celebrates the rich heritage of our sport, but also propels us into a future where dragon boat racing continues to inspire, unite and drive positive change.”
The local government of Puerto Princesa, led by Mayor Lucilo Bailon, has played a pivotal role in organizing the week-long event as the Philippines competes for a sporting spot in the World Games, the quadrennial non-citizens festival. , providing full logistical support and resources. Olympic sports.
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“This is the first time that dragon boat racing has been included in the World Games, so it’s a big deal for it to be held in our country and in Puerto Princesa,” Escalante said in a recent radio interview.
former citizen dragon boat The coach said the 10 teams that will qualify will be determined based on the cumulative times of the mixed teams and small teams. boat or the 10-person category for 200-meter, 500-meter, and 2,000-meter races held on the Sulu Sea overlooking the well-maintained Puerto Princesa Baywalk.
Germany’s ICF president Thomas Konietzko gave organizers a thumbs up during a visual inspection of the venue earlier this year.
Escolante said the city of Puerto Princesa will also benefit from international recognition as the country’s leading sports destination, in line with the theme of “Paddling Together for Climate Action.”
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“I truly believe that these championships will be a lasting legacy for Puerto Princesa and a defining moment for Philippine sports,” she said.
