Members of Myanmar's national dragon boat team attending a training session for the Chengdu 2025 World Games, in Yangon, Myanmar on July 28, 2025. - Xinhua
YANGON: A cold Monday morning drizzle in the rainy season lingered over Inya Lake as paddles cut through the still water. With 10 days remaining until the 2025 Chengdu World Games, Myanmar's dragon boat team was training relentlessly.
At the Myanmar Rowing and Canoeing Federation compound in Yangon, the sound of synchronized strokes echoed. Coaches call instructions from the banks while athletes push through drills, focusing on rhythm, power and perfect team coordination.
