Dragon boat racing during the Dragon Boat Festival is a long-standing folk tradition in south China's Guangdong Province. Recognized as a national intangible cultural heritage, this vibrant event highlights the unique charm of the culture. Watch the live broadcast on May 31 at 9:30 a.m. (Beijing Time) and experience the dynamic energy of the Dragon Boat racing. | CGTN

Winter sports in China: When dragon boats meet ice Think dragon boat racing is only for water? Think again! This wild ice dragon boat drift challenge took place on a frozen lake in Inner Mongolia, China. #WinterSports #China #MilanoCortina2026 #wintervibe | CGTN Global Business

The first leg of the first-ever Chinese University Ice Dragon Boat Championship kicked off in Xilinhot, north China's Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region, on Friday. A total of 501 athletes from 18 universities and three cities have formed 85 teams to race in 24 events. The tournament moved dragon boat racing, a traditional Chinese sport, from water to ice to create a fun-filled winter sport that utilizes dragon boating techniques and ice skating mechanics. | CGTN

Congratulations, Dragon Boat team Charlotte Fire! With 41 teams competing in the 18th annual Dragon Boat Festival Race, Charlotte Fire came in 3rd, just 1.4 seconds behind the 1st place winner. The Charlotte Dragon Boat Festival Race and Charlotte Asian Festival is an annual event to celebrate the culture, traditions, and history of Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders. Dragon boat racing is based on an ancient Chinese tradition. Dragon boat racing began over 2,300 years ago on the life-sustain