30 August 2016 - The Philippine Navy Dragon Boat Team rowed their way to first place in four categories during the 2016 Ordos International Nadam Dragon Boat Tournament in Inner Mongolia from August 21 to 26. 

The Philippine team composed of 22 active Navy members and two civilians ultimately became the overall champions of the said event.  The four categories they aced in included the (a) the 300-meter full race; (b) 500-meter full race; (c) 500-meter mix race; and (d) 3,000-meter full race. The Philippine team ranked second in the 300-meter mix race, and third in the 3,000-meter mix race.

The Embassy hosted lunch in Beijing on August 27 to celebrate the team’s victory.  END