It is the title given by the SportSG to National Teams as well as National Athletes for there is nothing higher than competing internationally against other nations.
The Singapore National Dragon Boat Team (N-team) , an elite group of athletes dedicated to train and excel on the international platform. In their paddling lies the hope and aspiration of our nation in the major games such as the Asian and SEA Games. The team has also strive to do well in other big platform such as the Asian Dragon Boat Championships and World Dragon Boat Championships.
The Singapore Youth Dragon Boat Team (Y-team) will comprise of young athletes from various age group such as Under 18 and Under 24. Y-team is the main bridge into N-team where young athletes will be groomed towards becoming Singapore’s best.
The Singapore Senior Dragon Boat Team (Seniors-Team) is composed of elite athletes aged 40 and above, continuing to showcase their strength, endurance, and dedication on the international stage. This team exemplifies the spirit of lifelong athleticism and represents Singapore in prestigious events such as the Asian Dragon Boat Championships and World Dragon Boat Championships. With years of experience, the Seniors-Team brings wisdom and resilience to the sport, embodying excellence in competition.
The Singapore Dragon Boat Association (SDBA) is appealing for donations and sponsorship for our Singapore National Dragon Boat Teams (N-team, Y-team & S-team) to go for overseas races from 2024-2029.
As a Team Sport, SDBA would need to field a contingent of between 50 and 70 athletes and officials for overseas competition. Flight cost, accommodations, transportation, meals and racing gears for such a large contingent is enormous. Our National Teams, made up of athletes from all walks of life who had put in many sacrifices and committed many man hours to achieve theirs and Singapore’s aspiration of becoming the best in everything we do.
SDBA receives limited funding for overseas competition and training, your generous donations and sponsorship could help our National Dragon Boat Team realise our podium finish dreams. If you wish to sponsor any gift or any part of the overseas competition, please email us at desmondkoh@sdba.org.sg, or visit Giving.sg at https://www.giving.sg/donate/campaign/support-singapore-dragon-boat-high-performance-system-, your donation will be eligible for Income Tax rebate.
We Thank You for your generous support.