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Victory for Newham’s dragonboats

Typhoon Dragonboat Club place well in British Dragonboat Association league, reports Neandra Etienne

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Typhoon Dragonboat Club
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Newham-based Typhoon Dragonboat Club, a powerhouse in the British Dragonboat Association (BDA) league, dominated the final BDA League Race at the Royal Albert Dock on 11th August. 

They secured two gold and three silver medals across all categories. This stellar performance cemented their position as the fastest Dragonboat Club in London and secured a well-deserved 3rd place finish in the overall league standings. 

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