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Honouring the exceptional contributions and career achievements of Christopher Alexandrou

We are very excited to see that  Christopher Alexandrou has been inducted into the IDBF Hall of Fame by the International Dragon Boat Federation (IDBF),  for over two decades of dedicated service to dragon boating in Australia.

This is a great honor and richly deserved as he has been an inspiration to many in the sport.

 Chris has had roles included administrator, coach, sweep, and official. Chris has been pivotal in the sport's development, mentoring paddlers and coaches, and showing exceptional leadership at the Asian and World Championships. His accolades include being named a Life Member of the Australian Dragon Boat Federation (AusDBF) in 2015 and receiving the John Taylor Award in 2016. He continues to contribute significantly through his involvement with the IDBF Athletes Commission and other initiatives.

Through visionary leadership, he has guided emerging board directors and provided expertise in financial and risk management. His exceptional generosity and commitment have set a standard for dedication within the sport.

Chris's contributions have elevated dragon boating through extensive coaching and sweeping for both NSW and Australian teams on global stages. His leadership and expertise have been demonstrated at numerous Asian and World Championships, as well as Club Crew World Championships. From 2006 to 2019, he consistently supported the Australian Head Coach, exemplifying unwavering dedication.

Highlights of his coaching and sweeping achievements include:

·        2006: Asian Championships (Macau).

·        2007: World Championships (Sydney).

·        2014: 1st World Cup (Fuzhou, China).

·        2019: World Championships (Pattaya, Thailand).

Notable events include coaching and participating at:

·        2006: Asian Championships (Macau).

·        2007: World Championships (Sydney).

·        2014: 1st World Cup (Fuzhou, China).

·        2019: World Championships (Pattaya, Thailand).

Chris continues to make significant contributions as a member of the IDBF Athletes Commission and through collaboration with the IDBF Executive on the rewrite of their Statutes and By-laws.

A True Champion of Dragon Boating:

There is no aspect of the sport that Chris has not volunteered for. Whether moving boats, managing accounts, training corporate crews, or mentoring paddlers on single craft, Chris embodies the heart and soul of dragon boating. His dedication is unmatched, and his passion continues to inspire the dragon boating community across Australia and beyond.

AusDBF Communications Director - Barbara Clarkson