Qatar Dragon Boat Alliance

Once again, Happy Qatar National Day! 🇶🇦 Warmest greetings from the Qatar Dragon Boat Alliance as we join the nation in celebrating unity, pride, and progress.

A big round of applause to all participants of the QDBA WINTER RACE 2025! It’s incredible how teams still showed up with so much energy and heart despite the overwhelming number of races this year. Your passion truly fuels the sport.

CONGRATULATIONS to all podium finishers!! You delivered outstanding performances and absolutely earned every cheer! 👏👏👏

QDBA would also like to acknowledge all teams for their commitment and support—from the planning and preparations to the intensity and sportsmanship displayed on race day. Your dedication is what makes this event possible.

To all volunteers, families, and friends: THANK YOU!! Your presence, encouragement, and love keep the spirit of dragon boating alive. We hope to see you all again next year!

Here are some snapshots from the QDBA Winter Race 2025! If you’ve got photos of your own, feel free to tag us or share them as a collaboration. We’d love to see your moments too!

QDBA Winter Race Programme

5:30 AM – Managers and Volunteers’ Meeting
6:00 AM – Opening Prayer
6:05 AM – Opening Remarks
6:10 AM – Dragon Boat Sportsmanship Oath
6:12 AM – Group Pic
6:15 AM – Warm-up
6:15 AM – First Heat in the Loading Area
6:30 AM – Start of Race
11:00 AM – End of Race
11:15 AM – Awarding