Junior giants from Eglisau conquer silver at dragon boat World Cup!

Junior giants from Eglisau conquer silver at dragon boat World Cup!

What an exciting weekend for the dragon boat team from Eglisau! On July 16, 2025, the juniors of the “Junior Giantrieben” were able to take the silver medal home at the dragon boat world championships in Brandenburg an der Havel. The crew has bravely beaten and asserted itself in a top -class field of over 4,650 participants from 33 nations. This is the greatest World Cup ever, and the Eglisau boys and girls proudly take the silver medal with them - the team was looked after by coach Matthias Marbes.

• Benno Stamm
• Juri Kenny
• Elias Meier
• Frederic Weber
• Lukas Ortmann
• Raoul Martinez
• Roy Matzinger
• Moritz Weber
• nils Klamet
• Silvan Zeller
• nina Beccari
• livia paoli
• Eline Pertrisat

The juniors continue to come into the race in Brandenburg by Sunday to dig further medals on the sprint routes over 200 m and 500 m. Such a strong performance over the long distance gives the team tailwind for the upcoming competitions - you can hope for more!

extensive event details

The dragon boat nations world championships 2025, organized by the Brandenburg Regatta Team, set new standards. With a variety of races and a large number of athletes, a great opening event on July 14, 2025 is celebrated in one of the most modern natural regatta routes in the world, the Beetzsee. Around 3,500 athletes from all continents have come to fight in about 300 races for the winning bowls.

The organizational support also came from the Mayor of Brandenburg an der Havel, Steffen Scheller, and the Prime Minister of Brandenburg, Dietmar Woidke. Over 100 helpers ensure a smooth process - the commitment of everyone involved is impressive. The efforts should pay off, because it is not just about prestige, but also about the future of the dragon boat sport.

cautious optimism for the future

The team from Eglisau is expected on Monday evening at home, where they are not only received with a historic silver medal, but also perhaps with more than another medal space. The next races could be decisive and make it ready for hunting other precious metals.

The dragon boat world championships promise an unforgettable experience for participants and visitors, and the many recently registered and positive feedback indicate that the expectations could be exceeded. If you want to learn more about the event, you can visit this link: Drachenboot World Championships 2025 .

For all dragon boat friends, the opportunity to experience the sport up close is almost never. You can hardly wait to celebrate the return of the Eglisauer and to follow the further development of the dragon boat sport in the region.