THE Myanmar dragon boat team fell short of the podium in the finals of the 2025 World Games Dragon Boat Race, held in Chengdu, the People’s Republic of China, from 7 to 17 August.
On 10 August, Myanmar competed in the medal-deciding races, which included the Mixed 10-crew 200-metre, 500-metre, and 2,000-metre events, as well as the Open 8-crew 200-metre, 500-metre, and 2,000-metre events. Indonesia secured three gold medals, Ukraine won two, and Thailand took one. Myanmar placed fourth in four events, fifth in one, seventh in one, and ninth in another.
The Myanmar team, led by Myanmar Rowing and Canoeing Federation President U Thaung Htaik Min, comprised six male and six female athletes, along with officials.
The dragon boat competition saw participation from the host nation, China, as well as Chinese Taipei, Myanmar, Indonesia, Thailand, the Philippines, the Republic of Korea, Cambodia, Ukraine, Hungary, Spain, the Czech Republic, and other countries.—Arkar Lin/ KZL
