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（俄亥俄州訊）2026年亞洲節（Asian Festival）龍舟賽於5月17日熱鬧登場，當天天氣晴朗，共吸引18支隊伍參與競賽。由台灣華語文學習中心（TCML）與哥倫布中文學校（CCA）共同組成的龍舟隊，連續第二年參加這項結合體育競技與文化傳承的重要活動，以優異表現展現團隊合作精神與僑界活力。
今年TCML／CCA龍舟隊共有21位隊員參賽，其中僅6位曾參與去年的賽事，大部分隊員都是首次接觸龍舟運動。儘管經驗有限，隊員們仍利用賽前時間積極進行暖身與划槳練習，培養默契，為比賽做好充分準備。
當天賽事共分三輪進行。TCML／CCA龍舟隊在前兩輪比賽中表現亮眼，接連獲得分組第一名，令全體隊員備受鼓舞。中午休息期間，隊員們享用由僑務委員會贊助的台式雞排便當，並在帳篷內交流比賽心得、增進情誼。
下午第三輪比賽中，主辦單位依據前兩輪成績安排實力相近的隊伍同場競技。面對競爭激烈的賽事，TCML／CCA龍舟隊全力以赴，最終獲得該輪第二名。綜合三輪成績後，在18支參賽隊伍中榮獲第八名，成績相當令人鼓舞，比去年進步很多。
活動期間，也展現了隊員間互助合作的精神。TCML一位學員因住家鄰近比賽場地，特別提供公寓停車場供隊友停車，讓大家能夠更加便利地參與活動，充分體現團隊凝聚力與互相關懷的精神。
隊員們表示，透過參與龍舟賽，不僅體驗了中華傳統文化的魅力，也增進了彼此的友誼與團隊合作能力。雖然今年賽事已圓滿落幕，但大家都期待明年再次參與，持續推廣龍舟文化，並為華語文中心學員帶來更多瞭解台灣文化特色的機會。
TCML/CCA Dragon Boat Team Participates in the Asian Festival Dragon Boat Race, Showcasing Teamwork and Cultural Spirit
Ohio — The 2026 Asian Festival Dragon Boat Race took place on May 17 under beautiful sunny skies, attracting 18 teams from across the region. The dragon boat team jointly organized by the Taiwan Center for Mandarin Learning (TCML) and the Columbus Chinese Academy (CCA) participated in the event for the second consecutive year. Through their strong performance, the team demonstrated outstanding teamwork while promoting cultural heritage and community engagement.
This year, the TCML/CCA Dragon Boat Team consisted of 21 paddlers, with only six members having participated in last year's race. For most team members, this was their first experience with dragon boat racing. Despite their limited experience, the team worked diligently before the competition, warming up and practicing paddling techniques together to build coordination and prepare for the races.
The competition consisted of three rounds. The TCML/CCA team delivered an impressive performance in the first two rounds, earning first place in both heats and boosting the team's confidence and enthusiasm. During the lunch break, team members enjoyed Taiwanese-style chicken cutlet lunch boxes generously sponsored by the Overseas Community Affairs Council (OCAC) and spent time sharing race experiences and strengthening friendships under the team tent.
In the third round, race organizers grouped together teams with similar results from the first two rounds, creating a highly competitive race. The TCML/CCA team gave its best effort and finished second in its final heat. Based on the combined results of all three rounds, the team placed eighth overall among the 18 participating teams, a significant improvement over last year's performance and an encouraging achievement for a largely new team.
The event also highlighted the spirit of mutual support among team members. One TCML student, whose apartment is located near the race venue, generously offered her apartment parking lot for teammates to use, making participation more convenient for everyone. Her thoughtful gesture reflected the strong sense of teamwork, camaraderie, and community spirit within the group.
Team members shared that participating in the dragon boat race not only allowed them to experience the rich traditions of Chinese culture but also strengthened their friendships and teamwork skills. Although this year's competition has concluded successfully, everyone is already looking forward to returning next year to continue promoting dragon boat culture and creating more opportunities for the Taiwan Center for Mandarin Learners to share and celebrate the unique cultural heritage of Taiwan with the local community.
整齊的隊伍
比賽前的暖身
全體隊友合照
