Vessel for unity

China's ancient tradition of dragon boat racing offers its participants more than just a way to sweat, Chen Xue reports.

On Aug 3, 2021, a dragon boat race was performed as a demonstration sport at the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games. The ten-minute showcase introduced the traditional Chinese sport to the rest of the world on the grand Olympic stage for the very first time, taking it one step closer to becoming listed as an Olympic sport.