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Dragon boating

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HDB dragon boat team member dies after race at Singapore Regatta Waterfest 2025

jlboat16 - The 2025 edition of the Singapore Regatta Waterfest took place from Nov 14 - 16 at the water sports centre, featuring nearly 4,000 participants across 25 categories.
Credit to alextan.photography
jlboat16 - The 2025 edition of the Singapore Regatta Waterfest took place from Nov 14 - 16 at the water sports centre, featuring nearly 4,000 participants across 25 categories.
Credit to alextan.photography

Dragon boating returns to Marina Bay in support of mental health

Health Minister Ong Ye Kung (second row, left) paddling in the opening race of the IHH Healthcare x Singapore Sea Regatta on Sept 13.
Health Minister Ong Ye Kung (second row, left) paddling in the opening race of the IHH Healthcare x Singapore Sea Regatta on Sept 13.

Visually impaired S’pore dragon boater makes waves with his Dragon Warriors team

stdboat17 - Bernard (first from left, wearing sunglasses) paddles from the front in Century Race 2025. He is the only paddler on the team that is totally blind.


Credit: Singapore Dragon Boat Association
stdboat17 - Bernard (first from left, wearing sunglasses) paddles from the front in Century Race 2025. He is the only paddler on the team that is totally blind.


Credit: Singapore Dragon Boat Association

More than 3,500 participate in inclusive dragon boat race at Bedok Reservoir

The “Paddle as One North East” inclusive dragon boat race was held to mark SG60 at PAssion Wave @ Bedok Reservoir on June 14.
The “Paddle as One North East” inclusive dragon boat race was held to mark SG60 at PAssion Wave @ Bedok Reservoir on June 14.

S’pore’s first migrant worker dragon boat team take part in second race with sponsor’s help

Singapore’s first migrant worker dragon boat team, Transient Paddlers Count Too, prepare for a race at the IHH Healthcare Singapore Sea Regatta 2024, at the Water Sports Centre in Kallang.
Singapore’s first migrant worker dragon boat team, Transient Paddlers Count Too, prepare for a race at the IHH Healthcare Singapore Sea Regatta 2024, at the Water Sports Centre in Kallang.

‘Six days we work hard, Sundays we paddle hard’: S’pore’s first migrant workers dragon boat team

These S’pore dragon boaters have lost their limbs but not their sporting spirit

Mr Tan Whee Boon (right), 59, a quad amputee, in a dragon boat at Water Sports Centre to train for Pesta Sukan on July 20.  ST PHOTO: AZMI ATHNI
Mr Tan Whee Boon (right), 59, a quad amputee, in a dragon boat at Water Sports Centre to train for Pesta Sukan on July 20.  ST PHOTO: AZMI ATHNI

Rice dumplings are the new mooncakes for gifting

Glutinous rice dumplings have gained popularity in recent years as a festive gift item, both for private and corporate gifting.
Glutinous rice dumplings have gained popularity in recent years as a festive gift item, both for private and corporate gifting.

Dragon boat races return to Cambodian capital for water festival

Participants row dragon boats during a competition as part of the Water Festival on the Tonle Sap river in Phnom Penh on Nov 26.
Participants row dragon boats during a competition as part of the Water Festival on the Tonle Sap river in Phnom Penh on Nov 26.

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MDDI (P) 046/10/2025. Published by SPH Media Limited, Co. Regn. No.202120748H. Copyright © 2026 SPH Media Limited. All rights reserved.