Dragon boat

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Dragon Boat Racing
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Dragon boat moving across the Danube river in Budapest, Hungary
Highest governing body International Dragon Boat Federation
First developedAncient China
Characteristics
ContactNo
Team members22 (regulation)
TypeWatercraft paddle sport
EquipmentDragon boat, paddles, drum
Presence
Country or regionWorldwide
Olympic No
World Games 2005 (invitational), 2009 (invitational)
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Dragon boat
Traditional Chinese 龍舟
Simplified Chinese 龙舟