Canada’s Dragon Lion Cultural Sports Association Hosts the Largest Dragon and Lion Sport Competition in Canadian History
加拿大龍獅文化體育協會與CanAm International Championships圓滿舉辦加拿大史上最大規模龍獅體育賽事
卑詩省列治文市 — 2026年5月10日
Richmond, British Columbia — May 10, 2026
加拿大龍獅文化體育協會（DLCSAC）與 CanAm International Championships 日前於卑詩省列治文市 Olympic Oval 圓滿舉辦為期三天的龍獅體育賽事。本次活動於 2026 年 5 月 8 日至 10 日舉行，吸引來自加拿大各地及海外的隊伍與選手參與，成為加拿大歷來規模最大的龍獅體育賽事之一。
競技水準全面躍升
連結加拿大與國際社群
比賽期間，現場鼓聲不斷，氣氛熱烈。各組別選手不僅展現出扎實的基本功與競技實力，也讓人明顯感受到近年加拿大龍獅運動整體水準的提升。賽事同時兼顧傳統文化與現代競技發展，展現出加拿大龍獅運動日益成熟的面貌。
本次活動亦邀請到中國龍獅運動協會國家 A 級教練陳建良師父到場交流，並主持教練工作坊及裁判培訓課程，為加拿大龍獅運動員、教練與裁判提供專業指導，也進一步加深加拿大與中國龍獅界之間的交流與合作。
獲得最高層面的認可
此次賽事亦獲得多方支持與肯定，包括聯邦總理 Mark Carney 辦公室、卑詩省省長兼體育部長，以及列治文市市長的賀信，國際龍獅舞聯合會（IDLDF）亦致函祝賀。這些支持不僅反映賽事的重要性，也顯示龍獅運動在加拿大正逐漸獲得更多關注與認可。
DLCSAC 秘書長 Josh Pratt 表示：「此次賽事展現了加拿大龍獅社群多年來的努力與成長。我們很高興能在維持國際標準的同時，持續推動這項運動在加拿大發展，也感謝來自中國同仁的支持與參與。」
龍獅界的目光齊聚列治文
許多參賽隊伍與選手專程從各地前來參與，也反映出 CanAm Championships 已逐漸成為加拿大最具代表性的龍獅競技舞台之一。無論是選手的備戰態度、現場秩序，還是各隊之間的交流，都展現出加拿大龍獅運動社群的凝聚力與專業性。
展望未來
作為加拿大在國際龍獅舞聯合會的代表協會，DLCSAC 未來將繼續推動運動員、教練與裁判培育工作，並持續促進加拿大與國際龍獅界之間的交流。此次 Olympic Oval 賽事不僅是一個重要里程碑，也象徵著加拿大龍獅運動正邁向更成熟、更國際化的發展階段.
加拿大在全球龍獅運動界的地位，從未如此穩固。
The thunder of the drum echoed through the Olympic Oval in Richmond, British Columbia this past weekend as the Dragon Lion Cultural Sports Association of Canada (DLCSAC) & CanAm International Championships concluded a landmark three-day competition — one that will be remembered as the largest dragon and lion sport competition ever held on Canadian soil.
From May 8 to 10, 2026, the Olympic Oval became a proving ground for the art and athleticism of dragon and lion dance, drawing 32 competitors from across Canada and beyond. What unfolded over those three days was a testament to just how far the sport has come in this country.
A Field That Rose to the Occasion
Those who have followed the Canadian dragon and lion scene over the years could not help but notice the remarkable elevation in competitive standard on display. Across every division athletes arrived not merely to participate, but to push the boundaries of what Canadian competitors can achieve. The breadth of divisions reflected the DLCSAC’s dual commitment: to honour the living cultural heritage of dragon and lion dance while propelling it forward as a modern competitive sport. Year over year, the gap between where Canadian athletes once stood and where they stand today has never been more visible — or more impressive.
Bridging Canada and the International Community
The event carried particular weight with the participation of Sifu Chen JianLiang, a National A-Level Coach representing the Chinese Dragon and Lion Sports Association (中国龙狮运动协会). His presence at the competition was far from ceremonial. Sifu Chen led a coaches’ workshop and contributed to a judges’ training program held alongside the main competition — a direct investment in the technical foundation of Canada’s growing community of athletes and officials.
For those familiar with the sport’s international structure, his involvement spoke volumes. The ties between the DLCSAC and the governing body in China continue to deepen, and the knowledge exchanged at this event will ripple outward long after the drums have gone silent.
Recognition From the Highest Levels
The significance of what was accomplished in Richmond did not go unnoticed by the country’s leadership. The event received letters of congratulations from three levels of government: the office of Prime Minister Mark Carney, the Premier of British Columbia and Minister of Sport, and the Mayor of the City of Richmond. Greetings were also extended by the International Dragon Lion Dance Federation (IDLDF).
That leaders at the federal, provincial, and municipal levels each took the moment to acknowledge this competition reflects not only the event’s scale, but the growing recognition of dragon and lion dance as a meaningful and distinctly Canadian cultural and athletic tradition.
“This event represents the growth and dedication of our community in Canada,” said Josh Pratt, Secretary General of the DLCSAC. “We are proud to be advancing the sport while maintaining the highest international standards, and we are grateful for the support and presence of our colleagues from China.”
A Community That Looked to Richmond
Perhaps most telling was the energy brought by the competitors and delegations themselves. Teams and individuals who traveled from across the country to compete did so knowing that this stage — organized, sanctioned, and celebrated — was the national stage. The enthusiasm, the seriousness of preparation, and the respect shown for the competition’s structure all spoke to a shared understanding within Canada’s dragon and lion community: that when it comes to the national representation of this sport, the CanAm Championships delivered, and the DLCSAC delivered with it.
Looking Ahead
As Canada’s representative to the International Dragon Lion Dance Federation, the DLCSAC continues its work developing athletes, coaches, and judges at both the national and international levels. What took place at the Olympic Oval this May was not a finish line — it was a marker of how far the journey has come, and a promise of what lies ahead.
Canada’s place in the global dragon and lion community has never been more assured.
For more information about the Dragon Lion Cultural Sports Association of Canada and its programs, please contact the DLCSAC directly.