The 2026 SJM Macao International Dragon Boat Races will be held at the Nam Van Lake Nautical Centre on 13, 14, and 19 June.
The event will be held during the Duanwu Festival (Dragon Boat Festival), kicking off with local small dragon boat races in multiple categories on 13 June, followed by local standard dragon boat races on 14 June.
The Macao International Invitation Standard Dragon Boat Race and the Macao University Student Invitation Standard Dragon Boat Race will take place on the day of the Duanwu Festival 19 June, featuring elite teams invited from mainland China and overseas to elevate the competition level and promote sports exchange.
The 2026 SJM Macao International Dragon Boat Races is jointly organised by the Sports Bureau ID, SJM Resorts and the Dragon Boat Association of Macau, China (DBAMC), as well as co-organised by the Municipal Affairs Bureau (IAM) and the Public Administration and Civil Service Bureau SAFP.
The organising committee held a press conference at the Grand Lisboa Palace Resort Macau in Cotai on Friday to announce the details.
According to the press conference, this year’s event will again feature cultural activities, performances and food stalls, aiming to enrich the event and enhance the festive atmosphere.
SJM Managing Director Daisy Ho said in the press conference that the event also aimed to deepen cultural and sporting exchange across the Greater Bay Area (GBA), while further consolidating Macau’s standing as an international city for major sporting events.
Limited places are once again available for registration in this year’s local races, including: Macao Small Dragon Boat Race (60 teams for the Open Category, 24 teams for the Women’s Category), Macao Government Departments Small Dragon Boat Race (18 teams), Macao University Student Small Dragon Boat Race (12 teams for the Open Category) and Macao Standard Dragon Boat Race (36 teams for the Open Category, 18 teams for the Women’s Category, and 18 teams for the Mixed Category).
The team entry period this year has already started and will close at 10 pm tonight. For more information about the event visit www.macaodragonboat.com. – GNM
Source and Image: ID
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