Dragon boat World Cup 2025: Brandenburg becomes a pulsating spectacle!

Dragon boat World Cup 2025: Brandenburg becomes a pulsating spectacle!

Brandenburg an der Havel, Deutschland - Brandenburg an der Havel celebrates a real mega event! The 17th IDBF World Dragon Boat Racing Championships will take place from July 14 to 2025, and the anticipation in the city is huge. More than 4,600 participants from 33 countries are expected, including around 3,500 active, 500 juniors and 700 supporters who will compete on the Betetzsee regatta line. Michael Kenzler, the 2nd chairman of the regattate team Brandenburg Beetzsee e.V., emphasizes the close cooperation with the International Dragon Board Association (IDBF) and the German dragon boat association and emphasizes that the participants will fight for titles and medals in two boat classes, with para categories and BCP teams start.

A very special focus is on the 161 decisions planned in the World Cup program. For this purpose, there are places in seven age groups, including the famous standard and high performance racing small boats. The largest team comes from Canada with a proud 850 participants, followed by national teams from Australia (334) and China (307). The German delegation will be represented with 436 athletes. The event is a real highlight in the city's event calendar and promises to optimally exploit the potential of Brandenburg.

a festival for the city center

accompanied by colorful festivals in the city center, the shop operators are looking forward to numerous international guests. In order to increase the anticipation, there are specially designed posters that can also be used for decoration in the shops. Rick Heisterhagen from the Havel Space and his friends welcomed the US team, which represents the largest delegation, with a US flag. Elisabeth and Hans-Peter Zahn in the Dürerhaus rely on Norway, while flowers Hampel spreads the Australian flair with Koala "Benny".

The inner city retailers agree: it takes more lead time and support from the organizers and the city to use the full potential of the event. This should not only create a win-win situation for the gastronomy and hotel industry, but also offer locals and guests the opportunity to exchange and network. Stefanie Grubert von der Trattoria del Corso comments on the lack of appreciation of the event and calls for a common “regulars' table” with those responsible.

a success for the region

The organization team, led by Ute Becker-Frenzel, President of the DDV, promises an unforgettable experience for everyone who comes to the championships. Mayor Steffen Scheller and Prime Minister Dietmar Woidke have already assured their support. The technical and logistical basis on the Beetzsee is highlighted as excellent, which ensures a smooth process.

The first races begin on July 14th at 12 p.m., and the opening event will take place on the same day at 6 p.m. Competitions are planned every day between 9 a.m. and 6 p.m., and the large final ceremony will be celebrated on July 20 at around 7 p.m. The combination of sporty competition and a festive atmosphere can only be a great success.

The city of Brandenburg has the chance to shine in the light of international participants - an opportunity that should not be missed. It remains exciting how the city center reacts to the wave of international dragon boat drivers and their fans. Let's see what else is coming!

Further information is available on the website: Meetingpoint Brandenburg , Brandenburger Regatten and World Dragon Boat Championships 2025 .