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Navy Paddles Dragon Boat, Heroes Row Phoenix Boat

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Photo: Yuen Chi Ho (袁智豪)

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「海軍」撐龍舟英雄划鳳艇 Silvan來自只有三萬人口的歐洲內陸小國列支敦士登，前半生與海無緣，廿年前移居本港後拿起船槳，自組名為「海軍」的隊伍(上圖)參與本地龍舟比賽，下周一端午節將出戰國際龍舟錦標賽。十八名英雌也力組「BB班鳳艇」(下圖)出戰女子組賽事。隊長許寶琪說，絕大部分隊友初次參加，僅訓練十八小時後便決心打入三甲。 (袁智豪攝)

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"Navy" paddles dragon boat Heroes row phoenix boat Silvan comes from Liechtenstein, a small landlocked European country with a population of only 30,000. He had no connection with the sea for the first half of his life. After moving to Hong Kong 20 years ago, he picked up a paddle and formed a team called the "Navy" (top picture) to participate in local dragon boat races. Next Monday, Dragon Boat Festival, they will compete in the International Dragon Boat Championships. Eighteen heroines also formed the "BB Class Phoenix Boat" (bottom picture) to compete in the women's group event. Captain Hui Po Ki said that the vast majority of teammates are participating for the first time, and after only eighteen hours of training, they are determined to reach the top three. (Photo by Yuen Chi Ho)

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