Qatar Dragon Boat Alliance

Qatar Dragon Boat Alliance Qatar Dragon Boat Alliance (QDBA) is a community that promotes the sport of dragon boating in Qatar. This was made possible by Mr. Angry Dragons Qatar
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Traditional dragon boat racing was first introduced in Qatar on September 2013. Jeff Ching with only 4 standard boats. Eventually, on June 2015, Qatar Dragon Boat was established and recognized by IDBF, with Doha Dragons, PDWQ, Gaod, ORDQ, Drakainas, and Wireless Warriors as pioneering teams. From 6 teams, there are now 13 elite teams under the new banner of Qatar Dragon Boat Alliance (QDBA), rest

ructured on April 1, 2024; all training weekdays and/or weekends in Katara and The Pearl-Qatar, promoting dragon boat sport, and participating in local and international races. The 13 dragon boat teams of the Alliance, arranged alphabetically, are as follows:

1. Doha Dragons Qatar
3. Dragon Island
4. Gaod Dragon Boat Team
5. Kasagwan Dragonboat Qatar (K1)
6. Masterpiece Dragonboat Team
7. Onslaught Racing Dragons Qatar (ORDQ)
8. Philippine Dragon Warriors Qatar (PDWQ)
9. Philippine Dragonboat Rowing Team (PDRT) - Fireblades Qatar
10. Raides Dragon Boat Team
11. Rampage Qatar Dragon Boat Paddlers Club
12. Siklab Dragon Boat Team
13. The Doha Wireless Warriors

International Races:
2018 - ARA Water Way International Dragon Boat Festival (Incheon, South Korea)
2023 - 11th Korea Open Busan International Dragonboat Festival (Busan, South Korea)

Please browse our page to know more about us and each dragon boat teams.

*Updated 2026

18/08/2026
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25/07/2026
Once again, Happy Qatar National Day! 🇶🇦 Warmest greetings from the Qatar Dragon Boat Alliance as we join the nation in ...
19/12/2025

Once again, Happy Qatar National Day! 🇶🇦 Warmest greetings from the Qatar Dragon Boat Alliance as we join the nation in celebrating unity, pride, and progress.

A big round of applause to all participants of the QDBA WINTER RACE 2025! It’s incredible how teams still showed up with...
08/12/2025

A big round of applause to all participants of the QDBA WINTER RACE 2025! It’s incredible how teams still showed up with so much energy and heart despite the overwhelming number of races this year. Your passion truly fuels the sport.

CONGRATULATIONS to all podium finishers!! You delivered outstanding performances and absolutely earned every cheer! 👏👏👏

QDBA would also like to acknowledge all teams for their commitment and support—from the planning and preparations to the intensity and sportsmanship displayed on race day. Your dedication is what makes this event possible.

To all volunteers, families, and friends: THANK YOU!! Your presence, encouragement, and love keep the spirit of dragon boating alive. We hope to see you all again next year!

Here are some snapshots from the QDBA Winter Race 2025! If you’ve got photos of your own, feel free to tag us or share t...
08/12/2025

Here are some snapshots from the QDBA Winter Race 2025! If you’ve got photos of your own, feel free to tag us or share them as a collaboration. We’d love to see your moments too!

QDBA Winter Race Programme

5:30 AM – Managers and Volunteers’ Meeting
6:00 AM – Opening Prayer
6:05 AM – Opening Remarks
6:10 AM – Dragon Boat Sportsmanship Oath
6:12 AM – Group Pic
6:15 AM – Warm-up
6:15 AM – First Heat in the Loading Area
6:30 AM – Start of Race
11:00 AM – End of Race
11:15 AM – Awarding

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Katara Beach
Doha

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