National Team News

2025 Australian Team Captains and Divisional Captains Announced 

Australian  George Dimech (NSW)  Shona Stewart (NSW) 
16U Tsuyoshi Wilmot (NSW) Lily Sampson (NSW) 
18U  Max Padmore (NSW)  Portia Roberts (NSW)
24U James Tually (ACT) Charlotte Baird (NSW) 
Premier  Daniel Foucar (WA)  Isabel Menton (NSW) 
SeniorA Andrew Wong (NSW)  Pip Genge (VIC)
Senior B  Sam Thomson (ACT) Sharon Sloan (VIC)
Senior C  Graham Hogno (QLD)  Gillian McCallum (NSW) 
Paradragons  Gavin Gillett (WA)  Felix Hamilton (NSW) 

 

2025 Australian Flag Bearers Announced 

Mark Kusin (WA) and Lisa Smallbone (VIC) 

Quick Overview of the 2025 World Dragon Boat Championships 

  • ·        4136 athletes competed
  • ·        391 races
  • ·        591 crews / 88 competition classes / 6864 medals presented (standard boat)
  • ·        660 crews / 66 competition classes / 2772 medals presented (small boat)
  • ·        Distances raced 2000m, 1000m, 500m, 200m
  • ·        Competition classes raced mixed, open and women in 16U, 18U, 24U, Premier, Senior A (40+), Senior B (50+), Senior C (60+), Paradragons and Breast Cancer Paddlers (BCP)
  • ·        65 International Race Officials
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 In total, Australia has won 39 medals (5 gold, 13 silver and 21 bronze)

 

 

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