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BRITAIN-DRAGON BOAT-AMATEUR

(230623) -- LONDON, June 23, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Trainees of Amathus Dragon Boat Club train in Liverpool, Britain, on June 20, 2023. David Bangs, founder of the Amathus Dragon Boat Club, first became involved with the sport as a paddler in 1988 when he went to China's Fujian Province to compete in an international dragon boat race. "This trip really opened my eyes to the wonders of dragon boat racing and I have been totally committed ever since, wanting to make our boats go even faster than the Chinese," Bangs said. When Bangs returned from his "inspirational trip to China," he founded the Amathus Dragon Boat Club. "Dragon boating is all about working together for your friends and putting your heart and soul into a race. ... You win or lose together. You share that camaraderie together. That's what dragon boat racing to me is all about," Bangs said. (Xinhua/Li Ying)

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BRITAIN-DRAGON BOAT-AMATEUR

(230623) -- LONDON, June 23, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This aerial photo taken on June 18, 2023 shows team members of Amathus Dragon Boat Club competing during 2023 UK Chinese Dragon Boat Festival in Salford, Britain. David Bangs, founder of the Amathus Dragon Boat Club, first became involved with the sport as a paddler in 1988 when he went to China's Fujian Province to compete in an international dragon boat race. "This trip really opened my eyes to the wonders of dragon boat racing and I have been totally committed ever since, wanting to make our boats go even faster than the Chinese," Bangs said. When Bangs returned from his "inspirational trip to China," he founded the Amathus Dragon Boat Club. "Dragon boating is all about working together for your friends and putting your heart and soul into a race. ... You win or lose together. You share that camaraderie together. That's what dragon boat racing to me is all about," Bangs said. (Xinhua/Li Ying)

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BRITAIN-DRAGON BOAT-AMATEUR

(230623) -- LONDON, June 23, 2023 (Xinhua) -- David Bangs (C) and team members of Amathus Dragon Boat Club compete during 2023 UK Chinese Dragon Boat Festival in Salford, Britain, on June 18, 2023. David Bangs, founder of the Amathus Dragon Boat Club, first became involved with the sport as a paddler in 1988 when he went to China's Fujian Province to compete in an international dragon boat race. "This trip really opened my eyes to the wonders of dragon boat racing and I have been totally committed ever since, wanting to make our boats go even faster than the Chinese," Bangs said. When Bangs returned from his "inspirational trip to China," he founded the Amathus Dragon Boat Club. "Dragon boating is all about working together for your friends and putting your heart and soul into a race. ... You win or lose together. You share that camaraderie together. That's what dragon boat racing to me is all about," Bangs said. (Xinhua/Li Ying)

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BRITAIN-DRAGON BOAT-AMATEUR

(230623) -- LONDON, June 23, 2023 (Xinhua) -- David Bangs (1st R) talks to trainees during a dragon boat training in Liverpool, Britain, on June 20, 2023. David Bangs, founder of the Amathus Dragon Boat Club, first became involved with the sport as a paddler in 1988 when he went to China's Fujian Province to compete in an international dragon boat race. "This trip really opened my eyes to the wonders of dragon boat racing and I have been totally committed ever since, wanting to make our boats go even faster than the Chinese," Bangs said. When Bangs returned from his "inspirational trip to China," he founded the Amathus Dragon Boat Club. "Dragon boating is all about working together for your friends and putting your heart and soul into a race. ... You win or lose together. You share that camaraderie together. That's what dragon boat racing to me is all about," Bangs said. (Xinhua/Li Ying)

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BRITAIN-DRAGON BOAT-AMATEUR

(230623) -- LONDON, June 23, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Trainees of Amathus Dragon Boat Club train in Liverpool, Britain, on June 20, 2023. David Bangs, founder of the Amathus Dragon Boat Club, first became involved with the sport as a paddler in 1988 when he went to China's Fujian Province to compete in an international dragon boat race. "This trip really opened my eyes to the wonders of dragon boat racing and I have been totally committed ever since, wanting to make our boats go even faster than the Chinese," Bangs said. When Bangs returned from his "inspirational trip to China," he founded the Amathus Dragon Boat Club. "Dragon boating is all about working together for your friends and putting your heart and soul into a race. ... You win or lose together. You share that camaraderie together. That's what dragon boat racing to me is all about," Bangs said. (Xinhua/Li Ying)

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BRITAIN-DRAGON BOAT-AMATEUR

(230623) -- LONDON, June 23, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Trainees of Amathus Dragon Boat Club train in Liverpool, Britain, on June 20, 2023. David Bangs, founder of the Amathus Dragon Boat Club, first became involved with the sport as a paddler in 1988 when he went to China's Fujian Province to compete in an international dragon boat race. "This trip really opened my eyes to the wonders of dragon boat racing and I have been totally committed ever since, wanting to make our boats go even faster than the Chinese," Bangs said. When Bangs returned from his "inspirational trip to China," he founded the Amathus Dragon Boat Club. "Dragon boating is all about working together for your friends and putting your heart and soul into a race. ... You win or lose together. You share that camaraderie together. That's what dragon boat racing to me is all about," Bangs said. (Xinhua/Li Ying)

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BRITAIN-DRAGON BOAT-AMATEUR

(230623) -- LONDON, June 23, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Dragon boats of Amathus Dragon Boat Club are seen in Liverpool, Britain, on June 20, 2023. David Bangs, founder of the Amathus Dragon Boat Club, first became involved with the sport as a paddler in 1988 when he went to China's Fujian Province to compete in an international dragon boat race. "This trip really opened my eyes to the wonders of dragon boat racing and I have been totally committed ever since, wanting to make our boats go even faster than the Chinese," Bangs said. When Bangs returned from his "inspirational trip to China," he founded the Amathus Dragon Boat Club. "Dragon boating is all about working together for your friends and putting your heart and soul into a race. ... You win or lose together. You share that camaraderie together. That's what dragon boat racing to me is all about," Bangs said. (Xinhua/Li Ying)

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BRITAIN-DRAGON BOAT-AMATEUR

(230623) -- LONDON, June 23, 2023 (Xinhua) -- David Bangs (4th L) trains with trainees of Amathus Dragon Boat Club in Liverpool, Britain, on June 20, 2023. David Bangs, founder of the Amathus Dragon Boat Club, first became involved with the sport as a paddler in 1988 when he went to China's Fujian Province to compete in an international dragon boat race. "This trip really opened my eyes to the wonders of dragon boat racing and I have been totally committed ever since, wanting to make our boats go even faster than the Chinese," Bangs said. When Bangs returned from his "inspirational trip to China," he founded the Amathus Dragon Boat Club. "Dragon boating is all about working together for your friends and putting your heart and soul into a race. ... You win or lose together. You share that camaraderie together. That's what dragon boat racing to me is all about," Bangs said. (Xinhua/Li Ying)

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BRITAIN-DRAGON BOAT-AMATEUR

(230623) -- LONDON, June 23, 2023 (Xinhua) -- David Bangs (1st L) trains with trainees of Amathus Dragon Boat Club in Liverpool, Britain, on June 20, 2023. David Bangs, founder of the Amathus Dragon Boat Club, first became involved with the sport as a paddler in 1988 when he went to China's Fujian Province to compete in an international dragon boat race. "This trip really opened my eyes to the wonders of dragon boat racing and I have been totally committed ever since, wanting to make our boats go even faster than the Chinese," Bangs said. When Bangs returned from his "inspirational trip to China," he founded the Amathus Dragon Boat Club. "Dragon boating is all about working together for your friends and putting your heart and soul into a race. ... You win or lose together. You share that camaraderie together. That's what dragon boat racing to me is all about," Bangs said. (Xinhua/Li Ying)

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BRITAIN-DRAGON BOAT-AMATEUR

(230623) -- LONDON, June 23, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Trainees of Amathus Dragon Boat Club train in Liverpool, Britain, on June 20, 2023. David Bangs, founder of the Amathus Dragon Boat Club, first became involved with the sport as a paddler in 1988 when he went to China's Fujian Province to compete in an international dragon boat race. "This trip really opened my eyes to the wonders of dragon boat racing and I have been totally committed ever since, wanting to make our boats go even faster than the Chinese," Bangs said. When Bangs returned from his "inspirational trip to China," he founded the Amathus Dragon Boat Club. "Dragon boating is all about working together for your friends and putting your heart and soul into a race. ... You win or lose together. You share that camaraderie together. That's what dragon boat racing to me is all about," Bangs said. (Xinhua/Li Ying)

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BRITAIN-DRAGON BOAT-AMATEUR

(230623) -- LONDON, June 23, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Trainees of Amathus Dragon Boat Club train in Liverpool, Britain, on June 20, 2023. David Bangs, founder of the Amathus Dragon Boat Club, first became involved with the sport as a paddler in 1988 when he went to China's Fujian Province to compete in an international dragon boat race. "This trip really opened my eyes to the wonders of dragon boat racing and I have been totally committed ever since, wanting to make our boats go even faster than the Chinese," Bangs said. When Bangs returned from his "inspirational trip to China," he founded the Amathus Dragon Boat Club. "Dragon boating is all about working together for your friends and putting your heart and soul into a race. ... You win or lose together. You share that camaraderie together. That's what dragon boat racing to me is all about," Bangs said. (Xinhua/Li Ying)

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BRITAIN-DRAGON BOAT-AMATEUR

(230623) -- LONDON, June 23, 2023 (Xinhua) -- David Bangs (L) explains skills to his trainees of Amathus Dragon Boat Club in Liverpool, Britain, on June 20, 2023. David Bangs, founder of the Amathus Dragon Boat Club, first became involved with the sport as a paddler in 1988 when he went to China's Fujian Province to compete in an international dragon boat race. "This trip really opened my eyes to the wonders of dragon boat racing and I have been totally committed ever since, wanting to make our boats go even faster than the Chinese," Bangs said. When Bangs returned from his "inspirational trip to China," he founded the Amathus Dragon Boat Club. "Dragon boating is all about working together for your friends and putting your heart and soul into a race. ... You win or lose together. You share that camaraderie together. That's what dragon boat racing to me is all about," Bangs said. (Xinhua/Li Ying)

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BRITAIN-DRAGON BOAT-AMATEUR

(230623) -- LONDON, June 23, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Team members of Amathus Dragon Boat Club compete during 2023 UK Chinese Dragon Boat Festival in Salford, Britain, on June 18, 2023. David Bangs, founder of the Amathus Dragon Boat Club, first became involved with the sport as a paddler in 1988 when he went to China's Fujian Province to compete in an international dragon boat race. "This trip really opened my eyes to the wonders of dragon boat racing and I have been totally committed ever since, wanting to make our boats go even faster than the Chinese," Bangs said. When Bangs returned from his "inspirational trip to China," he founded the Amathus Dragon Boat Club. "Dragon boating is all about working together for your friends and putting your heart and soul into a race. ... You win or lose together. You share that camaraderie together. That's what dragon boat racing to me is all about," Bangs said. (Xinhua/Li Ying)

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BRITAIN-DRAGON BOAT-AMATEUR

(230623) -- LONDON, June 23, 2023 (Xinhua) -- David Bangs (C) and his teammates of Amathus Dragon Boat Club compete during 2023 UK Chinese Dragon Boat Festival in Salford, Britain, on June 18, 2023. David Bangs, founder of the Amathus Dragon Boat Club, first became involved with the sport as a paddler in 1988 when he went to China's Fujian Province to compete in an international dragon boat race. "This trip really opened my eyes to the wonders of dragon boat racing and I have been totally committed ever since, wanting to make our boats go even faster than the Chinese," Bangs said. When Bangs returned from his "inspirational trip to China," he founded the Amathus Dragon Boat Club. "Dragon boating is all about working together for your friends and putting your heart and soul into a race. ... You win or lose together. You share that camaraderie together. That's what dragon boat racing to me is all about," Bangs said. (Xinhua/Li Ying)

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BRITAIN-DRAGON BOAT-AMATEUR

(230623) -- LONDON, June 23, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Trainees of Amathus Dragon Boat Club train in Liverpool, Britain, on June 20, 2023. David Bangs, founder of the Amathus Dragon Boat Club, first became involved with the sport as a paddler in 1988 when he went to China's Fujian Province to compete in an international dragon boat race. "This trip really opened my eyes to the wonders of dragon boat racing and I have been totally committed ever since, wanting to make our boats go even faster than the Chinese," Bangs said. When Bangs returned from his "inspirational trip to China," he founded the Amathus Dragon Boat Club. "Dragon boating is all about working together for your friends and putting your heart and soul into a race. ... You win or lose together. You share that camaraderie together. That's what dragon boat racing to me is all about," Bangs said. (Xinhua/Li Ying)

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BRITAIN-DRAGON BOAT-AMATEUR

(230623) -- LONDON, June 23, 2023 (Xinhua) -- David Bangs (2nd R) and team members of Amathus Dragon Boat Club compete during 2023 UK Chinese Dragon Boat Festival in Salford, Britain, on June 18, 2023. David Bangs, founder of the Amathus Dragon Boat Club, first became involved with the sport as a paddler in 1988 when he went to China's Fujian Province to compete in an international dragon boat race. "This trip really opened my eyes to the wonders of dragon boat racing and I have been totally committed ever since, wanting to make our boats go even faster than the Chinese," Bangs said. When Bangs returned from his "inspirational trip to China," he founded the Amathus Dragon Boat Club. "Dragon boating is all about working together for your friends and putting your heart and soul into a race. ... You win or lose together. You share that camaraderie together. That's what dragon boat racing to me is all about," Bangs said. (Xinhua/Li Ying)

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BRITAIN-DRAGON BOAT-AMATEUR

(230623) -- LONDON, June 23, 2023 (Xinhua) -- David Bangs poses for a photo with a flag of Amathus Dragon Boat Club during 2023 UK Chinese Dragon Boat Festival in Salford, Britain, on June 18, 2023. David Bangs, founder of the Amathus Dragon Boat Club, first became involved with the sport as a paddler in 1988 when he went to China's Fujian Province to compete in an international dragon boat race. "This trip really opened my eyes to the wonders of dragon boat racing and I have been totally committed ever since, wanting to make our boats go even faster than the Chinese," Bangs said. When Bangs returned from his "inspirational trip to China," he founded the Amathus Dragon Boat Club. "Dragon boating is all about working together for your friends and putting your heart and soul into a race. ... You win or lose together. You share that camaraderie together. That's what dragon boat racing to me is all about," Bangs said. (Xinhua/Li Ying)

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BRITAIN-DRAGON BOAT-AMATEUR

(230623) -- LONDON, June 23, 2023 (Xinhua) -- David Bangs (C) and his teammates of Amathus Dragon Boat Club compete during 2023 UK Chinese Dragon Boat Festival in Salford, Britain, on June 18, 2023. David Bangs, founder of the Amathus Dragon Boat Club, first became involved with the sport as a paddler in 1988 when he went to China's Fujian Province to compete in an international dragon boat race. "This trip really opened my eyes to the wonders of dragon boat racing and I have been totally committed ever since, wanting to make our boats go even faster than the Chinese," Bangs said. When Bangs returned from his "inspirational trip to China," he founded the Amathus Dragon Boat Club. "Dragon boating is all about working together for your friends and putting your heart and soul into a race. ... You win or lose together. You share that camaraderie together. That's what dragon boat racing to me is all about," Bangs said. (Xinhua/Li Ying)

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BRITAIN-DRAGON BOAT-AMATEUR

(230623) -- LONDON, June 23, 2023 (Xinhua) -- David Bangs (R) shake hands with a visually impaired team member of Amathus Dragon Boat Club after finishing the competition of 2023 UK Chinese Dragon Boat Festival in Salford, Britain, on June 18, 2023. David Bangs, founder of the Amathus Dragon Boat Club, first became involved with the sport as a paddler in 1988 when he went to China's Fujian Province to compete in an international dragon boat race. "This trip really opened my eyes to the wonders of dragon boat racing and I have been totally committed ever since, wanting to make our boats go even faster than the Chinese," Bangs said. When Bangs returned from his "inspirational trip to China," he founded the Amathus Dragon Boat Club. "Dragon boating is all about working together for your friends and putting your heart and soul into a race. ... You win or lose together. You share that camaraderie together. That's what dragon boat racing to me is all about," Bangs said. (Xinhua/Li Ying)