As the 2025 dragon boat season powers through, we've seen thrilling performances on the international stage. Here's a look at two of the biggest recent events — from the world-class battles in Chengdu to the continental clashes in Belgrade.

🌍 The World Games 2025 – Chengdu, China

🗓️ August 9–10, 2025
🔗 Event Results: The World Games Official Results

Six mixed-category races across 10-seater and 8-seater boats, from 200m sprints to 2000m endurance — the best teams from 12 nations went paddle to paddle!

🥇 Top 5 Nations by Medal Count

1. Indonesia
   – 🥇 3 Gold
   – 🥈 1 Silver
   – 🥉 1 Bronze
2. Ukraine
   – 🥇 2 Gold
   – 🥈 2 Silver
   – 🥉 1 Bronze
3. Thailand
   – 🥇 1 Gold
   – 🥈 1 Silver
   – 🥉 2 Bronze
4. Spain
   – 🥇 0 Gold
   – 🥈 2 Silver
   – 🥉 3 Bronze
5. Myanmar
   – 🥇 0 Gold
   – 🥈 1 Silver
   – 🥉 1 Bronze

Other strong performances: China, Czech Republic, Korea, Philippines, Malaysia, Chinese Taipei.

‍‍👏 Huge congratulations to all participating nations, especially Indonesia and Ukraine for topping the podium multiple times!

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European Club Crew Championships – Belgrade, Serbia

🗓️ September 4–7, 2025
🔗 Event Results: ECCC 2025 Race Results

With clubs from 15 countries competing, the ECCC 2025 was packed with passion, power, and European pride.

🥇 Top 5 Clubs by Medal Count

1. GER Neckardrachen (Germany)
   – 🥇 19 Gold
   – 🥈 7 Silver
   – 🥉 12 Bronze
2. GER Berlin Dragonboat Company (Germany)
   – 🥇 9 Gold
   – 🥈 5 Silver
   – 🥉 1 Bronze
3. GER Kurpfalz Dragons (Germany)
   – 🥇 8 Gold
   – 🥈 4 Silver
   – 🥉 3 Bronze
4. UKR Salsa Kyiv (Ukraine)
   – 🥇 6 Gold
   – 🥈 4 Silver
   – 🥉 1 Bronze
5. MDA Vulturi (Moldova)
   – 🥇 6 Gold
   – 🥈 2 Silver
   – 🥉 1 Bronze

Germany dominated the club scene once again, sweeping the top 3 spots — but incredible effort from Ukraine and Moldova as well!

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