2025 UK Dragon Boat Festival Programme

PREVIOUS EVENTS HIGHLIGHTS FROM

• Since joining in 2016, the Greater Manchester Police Team has claimed two championships and one runner-up title.

• In 2019, police teams from twin sister cities Wuhan and Manchester took the top honours, winning the championship and runner-up positions respectively.

• In 2022, CSSA – Hull emerged as the champions.

• The 2023 event marked a new era of sports and cultural entertainment, jointly organised for the first time by XCA, SCC, and BDA – setting a new benchmark for collaborative excellence.

• In 2023, the team of Persian Tigers won the championship.

• In 2024, Manchester City in the Community and Manchester Foundation Red Devils went head-to-head; while Salford Red Devils Rugby Club also joined the thrilling race.

• In 2024, The Belt and the Road (UK) won the championship.