Mayor Christos Zannetou recently met with representatives of the Cyprus Dragon Boat Federation in his office, in view of the organization of the 3rd Cyprus International Dragon Boat Regatta, which will be held on October 11 and 12, 2025 at the Ayia Napa Marina.
During the meeting, which was attended by Mr. Costas Papamichael, Ms. Nicole Ioannou and Ms. Yana Raschupkina on behalf of the Cyprus Dragon Boat Federation, details of the event were discussed and its importance for the promotion of Ayia Napa as a leading sports, cultural and tourist destination was emphasized.
This international sporting event, which will be hosted for the first time in the Famagusta District, is expected to attract interest both nationally and internationally. Specifically, five Cypriot teams will participate, as well as crews from the United States, the United Kingdom, the United Arab Emirates and other European countries.
The Municipality of Ayia Napa is the Grand Sponsor of the event, while the games are held under the auspices of the Mayor, Mr. Zannettos, who will also be the official guest of the event.
The Mayor of Ayia Napa, Mr. Christos Zannetou, expressed his satisfaction for this important sporting meeting, noting that "hosting the 3rd International Dragon Boat Event in Ayia Napa strengthens the extroversion of the Municipality and highlights our city as a modern destination that combines sports, culture and high-level tourism."
"The stay of foreign missions in Ayia Napa," he added, "will give them the opportunity to get to know the natural beauties and infrastructure of the region, contributing to its international promotion and strengthening the local economy."
Race Schedule
According to the organizers, on Saturday, October 11, 2025, the curtain will be raised at 08:00 in the morning with the start of the games, which will continue until 15:00. The Official Opening Ceremony will then take place, during which the Mayor of Ayia Napa will deliver a speech and declare the official start of the games. The day will conclude with the medal awards.
On Sunday, October 12, 2025, the rowing competitions will start again at 08:00 and will last until 15:00, with medal presentations to the participants. In the evening, at 20:00, the official dinner will take place at the Ayia Napa Marina events venue. During the evening, awards will be presented to the top three teams, while the program will be enriched with an artistic event that will include traditional Cypriot dances.
