The Sports Bureau (ID) announced in a statement yesterday that all competitors in the upcoming Dragon Boat Races are required to have completed two doses of the COVID 19 vaccine at least 14 days before the race.
The statement also pointed out that before being able to take part in training and the race proper, participants must undergo a nucleic acid test (NAT) and present a valid negative result inclusive of the first training session and the race day.
Moreover, the statement underlined that the organising committee has also updated its COVID-19 pandemic prevention measures in line with the government’s, noting that if seven months have passed since the participants’ second dose, a third dose needs to be completed in order to take part in the respective race.
Participants must also abide by Law No. 2/2004 on the Prevention, Control and Treatment of Infectious Diseases, the statement reminded the public, as well as observe the government’s pandemic prevention measures.
The statement also said that with limited places left, those interested can still register online at www.cmdragonboat.org.mo or in person at the Dragon Boat Association’s office by 1 p.m. on Saturday.
Registrants must also submit their team’s information, including a list of the team members, by 1 p.m. on April 30. Registrants who have team member changes must submit their application by 7 p.m. on May 13, according to the statement.
The races will be held on May 29 and June 3 at the Nam Van Lake Nautical Centre, and are organised by the Sports Bureau and the Dragon Boat Association of Macao in conjunction with the Municipal Affairs Bureau (IAM) and the Public Administration and Civil Service Bureau (SAFP).
Further information can be found at www.macaodragonboat.com or by following the “Macao Major Sporting Events” Facebook page, “澳門體育” (Macao Sports) WeChat public account and “걜門景區體搗애” (Macao SAR Sports Bureau) WeChat subscription account.
This poster provided by the Sports Bureau (ID) yesterday promotes the Dragon Boat Races 2022, which will take place on May 29 and June 3.
