Dragon boats paddlers listen to instructions during practice Sunday, May 4, 2025, at White Rock Lake in Dallas. The team is getting ready for races during the 2025 Dragon Boat Festival.( ...

Dragon boat racing is one of the fastest growing sports around the world, as China leads the way with nearly 50 million participants, according to the International Dragon Boat Federation.

We hitch a ride with Dallas United Crew’s Delite Dragon Boat team and learn how the sport has evolved (and stayed the same) over 2500 years.