Dragon boating began about 2,000 years ago in China. The modern form of racing started in the 1970s. Since then, it has become a fast-growing international competitive sport. Breast cancer survivor teams have competed around the world.

龙舟起源于约2000年前的中国。龙舟赛的形式开始于20世纪70年代。自那时以来，它已成为了一个快速发展的国际竞技体育。乳腺癌患者队已参加了世界各地的比赛。