CCB (Asia) Hong Kong International Dragon Boat Races 2017
"HKSAR 20th Anniversary CCB (Asia) Trophy" race was held this year, with top teams from 18 districts in Hong Kong competing for glory. The champion, first runner-up and second runner-up are Sha Tin District, Southern District and Islands District.
Presenting prizes to the winning teams of the "HKSAR 20th Anniversary CCB (Asia) Trophy" are Mr C Y Leung (seventh right, front row), Chief Executive of the HKSAR, Dr Peter Lam (fifth right, front row), Chairman of the HKTB, and Mr Jiang Xianzhou (eighth right, front row), Vice Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of China Construction Bank (Asia).'
Over 5,000 athletes from 12 countries and regions, who competed for a number of championships in the CCB (Asia) Hong Kong International Dragon Boat Races.
The "Red Bull Dragon Roar" was held in the Victoria Harbour for the first time. This was an obstacle race that challenged the skills of the participants.
Creativity and eye-catching outfits are the keys to winning the Best Costume Award in the Fancy Dress Race.
Fourteen food trucks gathered at the venue for the first time ever, attracting paddlers, local residents and visitors.
