The 4th IDBF World Cup took place in Miluo, China—the birthplace of dragon boat racing and home to the legendary poet Qu Yuan.
his renowned event drew the world’s top 12 ranked dragon boat nations for an exhilarating display of athleticism, where China claimed the top spot, with Indonesia and Canada following closely in the medal tally.
As the only recognized dragon boat federation and a proud member of AIMS, the International Dragon Boat Federation (IDBF) continues to uphold and grow this vibrant sport. IDBF President Claudio Schermi captured Miluo’s unique spirit, saying, “Every dragon boat lover should paddle in Miluo at least once in their life because Miluo loves dragon boat, and dragon boat loves Miluo.”
Drawing an impressive 30,000 spectators daily and nearly half a million viewers through extensive CCTV coverage, the event showcased dragon boat racing’s power and appeal to a broad audience. With each milestone event like this World Cup, the IDBF strengthens its journey toward Olympic recognition, bringing the global dragon boat community closer to its shared vision of achieving the highest honor for their beloved sport.
