The Zorel Express Cup Winter Swimming Competition was held in Ruzhou city, Central China's Henan province, to celebrate the 30th anniversary of the establishment of the Henan Zhengzhou Winter Swimming Association.

Held by Ruzhou Swimming Club, Zorel Express, and Zhengzhou Winter Swimming Association, a total of 43 teams and 1,300 swimmers from both mainland China and Hong Kong, Macau, and Taiwan participated in the game. This is the first national winter swimming competition in Ruzhou.

The participants performed in different games during the competition, which included a 300 meter swimming competition, 700 meter crossing challenge, and duck catching. The audiences enjoyed the games and cheered on the participants.

Participants swim in the Ruzhou River to compete during the game. [Photo provided to China Daily]

Participants step into Ruzhou River to start thewinter swimming competition. [Photo provided to China Daily]

Participants compete to catch ducks while swimming in Ruzhou River during the game. [Photo provided to China Daily]