Dear international students, April 30, 2026
In order to help more international students experience the fun of dragon boat sports and Chinese culture of unity, friendship, and striving for excellence, enrich students ’ extracurricular life, and enhance their physical fitness, the School of International
Education and the School of Physical Education jointly hold the 2026 International Student Dragon Boat Invitational.
As usual, the event is composed of an English lecture on dragon boat sport and dragon boat culture, two training sessions, and the final race. The schedule is as follows:
1. The English Lecture Topic Dragon Boat Culture in China Speaker Heng Shen, Lecturer of School of Physical Education, National Dragon Boat Race Referee
Time On May 12th (Tuesday) evening 7:00-8:00 pm Location ISO 301 |
2. Training Session 1&2 Purpose You will get hands-on experience with rowing the dragon boat, and the coach will introduce some stroke techniques and paddling basics that are important to run, steer, or hold the boat. Coach Heng Shen, Lecturer of School of Physical Education, National Dragon Boat Race Referee Time May 14th (Thursday) afternoon & May 21th (Thursday) afternoon 2:30—6:00pm （Two teams form one group. One team practices for one hour.） Location Dragon Boat Training Base, Yujia Lake |
3. The Friendship Race Time
May 28th (Thursday) afternoon 2:00—5:30pm
Location Dragon Boat Training Base, Yujia Lake |
Notes for Participants
1. Due to limited spots, the final participant list will be confirmed in the order of registration form submission.
2. Please ensure you have enough time to participate in the race on May 28th (Thursday) afternoon 2:00— 5:30pm. Please arrange your classes and spare time in advance.
If you cannot participate for personal reasons, you may transfer your spot to another eligible student.
3. If you choose to give up your spot, it will be offered to the next eligible applicant on the waiting list.
4. Before registration, you must confirm that you will attend at least one on-water practical training session.
If you have spare time and you are interested to participate, please finish this questionnaire:https://v.wjx.cn/vm/Qiz1WsV.aspx
Or scan the code:
Limited slots available, registration closes upon full capacity.
School of International Education
Huazhong University of Science and Technology
