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Team Kiyah-Splashh!

Team Kiyah-Splashh! (Singapore) represents the synergistic merger of 2 experienced dragonboat teams, Kiyah! And Splashh! The name Kiyah! (起呀) comes from the traditional war cry during the last charge of a race, while the name Splashh! (飞溅) comes from the sound of paddle striking the water, with both combined resonating with the spirit of dragonboating.

The Kiyah! Dragonboat Team, tracing its roots to year 1993, comprised mostly former rowers from the National University of Singapore (NUS) Dragonboat Team. Over time, the team had evolved to maintain a neutral policy in its recruitment drive, welcoming any interested new rower to join the team. Similarly, the Splashh! Dragonboat Team was made up of graduates from the Nanyang Technological University (NTU) Dragonboat Team, who practiced the same open policy in members’ recruitment. Together, the 2 teams put aside their historical differences and built on each other’s strengths, scoring successes in numerous competitions.