“You can see the synchronized sensation. It’s not just about the paddling part, but mentally, Luu said.
The team typically consists of 20 paddler in one long canoe shaped boat. Each vessel has a dragon head at the front and a dragon tail at the back.
“This sport has helped me heal spiritual, mentally, physically, said co-captian Donna Lyons. I am so proud. I have muscles finally.”
Lyons is so inspired by the sport that she helped form the Dragons in Miami. For centuries, dragon boat racing has always been a big part of Asian culture as it’s on money and on television.
Irishman in running for top criminal justice job
Updated / Friday, 12 Feb 2021
15:08
Legal Affairs Correspondent
An Irish barrister is in the running for a post described as one of the most prominent and influential roles for an individual in the international community.
Fergal Gaynor, 49, has been nominated by Ireland for the position of prosecutor at the International Criminal Court.
Elections take place in New York today. The post has previously been filled by arriving at a consensus among the 123 states who are parties to the court. This is the first time an election by secret ballot has been held for the role.