The 1st INTERNATIONAL DRAGON BOAT FEDERATION (IDBF) CANCER SURVIVORS WORLD CUP 2011 was held in conjunction with the MALAYSIA INTERNATIONAL DRAGON BOAT FESTIVAL (MIDBF) at the Putrajaya Water Sports Complex from 20th to 23rd October 2011.
The event was organised by W.P. Putrajaya Dragon Boat Association (WPPDBA) in collaboration with Putrajaya Corporation (PPJ), Youth and Sports Ministry, Tourism Malaysia, Federal Territory and Urban Wellbeing Ministry, Agriculture and Agro-Based Industry Ministry and Malaysia Dragon Boat Association (MDBA) in affiliation with the International Dragon Boat Federation (IDBF). It attracted local and international participations, thus there were many spectators and tourists with mass media coverage. The Star reported that approximately 60 teams participated during the three day duration, withteams comprising 1500 participants from 14 countries, including Canada, Australie, Japan, China, Singapore, Indonesia and Phillipines.
This was on the first day of the event and those are the EMY girls working alongside me. Spot the kind contestant who offered to help us shift the icebox to Redbull's booth :)
Tourists and medias were everywhere.
Participants were seen warming up for the race.
Participants in PINK represents the Pink Challengers.
Energizing some teams before they start racing because Redbull allows them to focus better and ensure quicker reaction times!
These are part of the equipments used for the race.
Redbull has a booth there as well. Amongst the products sold were Redbull drinks and SunSnacks .
The exciting race.
Sampling the contestants after the race. Redbull aids in their body recovery and recuperation after an intense session of working out!
Audience and supporters were everywhere! Some even sunbathed along the lake!
This event was supported by Redbull throughout the whole 4 day course!
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As always. looks awesome to me. Michelle frm Kuching
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