# 2026 Asian University Dragon Boat Championship Opens in Liaocheng

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- Published: 2026-05-29T23:32:00+07:00
- Author: MarketersMEDIA Newswire

Liaocheng, China, May 29, 2026 — Paddles sliced through the water as youthful energy
lit up the shores of Liaocheng on May 24, when the 2026 Asian University Dragon 
Boat Championship officially got underway.

Hosted by the Asian University Sports Federation and jointly organized by the Chinese
University Sports Association, the Liaocheng Municipal People’s Government and Liaocheng
University, the event has brought together university athletes from across Asia 
and beyond for a celebration of sport, culture and friendship.

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Among those attending the opening ceremony were Zagasai Khan, Senior Vice President
of the Asian University Sports Federation and Chairman of the Competition Supervision
Committee; Hua Aijun, Vice President of the Chinese University Sports Association;
Bai Chenglin, Party Secretary of Liaocheng University; Liu Qingfa, member of the
Liaocheng Municipal Standing Committee and head of the Publicity Department; Ma 
Junquan, member of the Municipal Standing Committee and head of the United Front
Work Department; Vice Mayor Ma Weihong; and Fang Zengfu, Deputy Party Secretary 
of Liaocheng University.

Liaocheng, a city shaped by its waterways, has long embraced dragon boat racing 
as part of local life. As the starting horn sounded, cheers echoed along the banks
while teams from mainland China, Hong Kong, Macao, Singapore, Thailand and Australia
powered their boats across the water in fierce competition.

This year’s championship features men’s, women’s and mixed 12-paddler events, including
200-meter and 500-meter sprint races as well as the demanding 2,000-meter turning-
point race.

Out on the water, paddlers moved in perfect sync, each stroke driving their boats
forward with speed and precision. Onshore, spectators waved flags, shouted encouragement
and raised phones and cameras to capture the action. The steady beat of drums mixed
with splashing water and roaring crowds, creating an electric atmosphere throughout
the venue.

More than just a sporting event, the championship also serves as a platform for 
cultural exchange among young people across Asia, strengthening friendship and mutual
understanding through the shared spirit of dragon boat racing.

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Organization: Chinese University Sports AssociationWebsite: [https://www.sports.edu.cn/web/index.shtml](https://www.sports.edu.cn/web/index.shtml)

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