Thursday, 30 March 2023

WODONGA TO HOST AUSTRALIAN DRAGON BOAT CHAMPIONSHIPS

The country’s best dragon boat racers are coming to Wodonga for the 2023 Australian Dragon Boat Championships providing a feast of sport action, boosting our local economy and jobs.

Member for Northern Victoria Jaclyn Symes announced the event will be held in April as part of the latest round of the Andrews Labor Government’s Significant Sporting Events Program.

The 2023 Australian Dragon Boat Championships will hit the river from 20-24 April in Wodonga, welcoming over 3,000 athletes representing their club and state.

When competitors, support teams, officials and spectators come to town to stay and compete over several days, the benefits are felt right across our community including increased demand for accommodation and hospitality and increased business for other local firms and suppliers.

The Significant Sporting Events Program supports organisations to deliver national, international, or regionally significant events. Since 2014 this program has secured more than 560 events, with more than 280 staged in regional Victoria. 

For information on the program go to sport.vic.gov.au/significant-sporting-events-program.

Quotes attributable to Member for Northern Victoria Jaclyn Symes

“I’m delighted we’re backing this event to come to Wodonga, and I encourage everyone to make the most of this chance to see top dragon boat racers competing right in our own backyard.”

“Investing in significant sporting events is also investing in local communities, as they bring in large numbers of people, strengthening local economies, supporting jobs, and showcasing our city.”