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The Dragon Boat Asian Games is a grand event for dragon boat athletes from Asian countries to participate in the competition. The following will introduce the Dragon Boat Asian Games in detail from the aspects of history, rules, participating countries and events.
I. History
Dragon boat has a long history, which originated from the traditional culture of the ancient Dragon Boat Festival in China. The Dragon Boat Asian Games was held on 1982, sponsored by the Asian Dragon Boat Federation, aiming at promoting and developing dragon boat sports in Asia.
Since the first Asian Games was held in Hong Kong, it has been held every four years. After several successful sessions, the Dragon Boat Asian Games has gradually become one of the most influential dragon boat races in Asia.
Second, the rules
1. The dragon boat race is divided into different events, including 200m, 500m,1000m and mixed relay.
2. Teams usually consist of 22 athletes, including 20 paddlers, drummers 1 and helmsman 1.
3. During the competition, the athletes of each team need to paddle with all their strength, adjust the rhythm and direction flexibly according to the instructions, and cooperate closely with their teammates.
4. The speed and intensity of the competition put forward high requirements for athletes' strength, speed and coordination ability.
Three. Participating countries
The Dragon Boat Asian Games attracted athletes from many Asian countries and regions. Among them, China, Japan, South Korea, Thailand, Malaysia, Singapore and other traditional dragon boat powers, as well as Vietnamese, Philippine, Indonesian and other emerging dragon boat powers. Dragon boat teams in these countries and regions have excellent athletes and strong strength, and the competition is fierce.
Fourth, the competition events
1.200m straight race: The shortest distance race requires athletes to paddle with all their strength in a very short time, pursuing speed and explosiveness.
2.500m straight race: It is the most common event in the Dragon Boat Asian Games, which combines the tests of speed, strength and endurance.
3. 1000m straight race: It requires athletes' endurance and strategy, and it is necessary to distribute physical strength reasonably and maintain good cooperation during the race.
4. Mixed relay race: It is a special event of the Dragon Boat Asian Games. Teams of men and women carry out relay races to test the team's cooperation and coordination ability.
As a grand event of dragon boat sports with a long tradition, the Dragon Boat Asian Games undoubtedly played a positive role in the promotion and development of dragon boat sports in Asian countries. Through the competition and exchange of Asian athletes, not only the friendship has been enhanced, but also the popularity and influence of dragon boat sports in Asia have been enhanced.