Amir Yadegari
Dragon Boat Nicknames:
Amir
Occupation:
Handyman
Country of Birth:
Iran
When was my first Dragon Boat Experience:
2006
Did I participate in Dragon Boat elsewhere, prior to joining a DBV club?
Yes back in iran
How I found out about Dragon Boat:
Through friends
My current Dragon Boat club:
Melbourne Flames DBC
Something that my club doesn’t already know about me?
N/A
Type of music I listen to.
Any
My favourite seat row(s) or Drummer, Sweep
Any spot in seat one left :)
Personal paddling achievements:
- World Championships Budapest 2013 2 silver 200 and 500 men small boat.
- Asian Dragon Boat Championships in Adelaide 2016 , 1 Silver and 1 Bronze.
- Asian Championship 2019 1 Silver and 5 Bronze.
- Become Best Male Paddler in Melbourne Flames DBC and the Best Male Paddler in Victoria in 2019 Australian dragon boat team in worldcup and Asian championship in 2019 .
My memorable paddling moments:
My first international medal when in the final regatta I represented Australia against all my friends from Iran.
Sports I did before I become a Dragon Boat member:
Swimming, Running, Judo and Kayak
My favourite quote for Dragon Boating:
One Unit, One Goal.
If I could choose one superpower what would it be and why?
I would like to able to see tomorrow today.
My words of advice for new comers?
Be hungry to learn something new.
How would I promote Dragon Boat to my best buddy?
That paddle in your hand really suits you.
My future expectation about this sport:
More people join to the dragon boat family.
Significant photos of Dragon Boating.
Melbourne Flames DBC Family
The Auroras (The Australian Dragon Boat National Team)
