Chinese police teams secured the top spots at the sixth edition of the UAE SWAT (Special Weapons and Tactics) Challenge 2025, which concluded on Wednesday in Dubai's Al Ruwayyah Training City.
The competition drew a record-breaking 105 teams from 46 countries, setting a new Guinness World Record for the number of participating nations in this type of event.
China sent three teams to this year's challenge, with the Zhejiang SWAT team clinching the championship title and the Anhui SWAT team taking home the bronze medal.
Following their debut in last year's competition, the Chinese teams—designated A, B, and C (China SWAT Special Operations Team, Zhejiang SWAT Team, and Anhui SWAT Team)—competed in five demanding events: rapid assault tactics, firepower strikes, officer rescue missions, tower operations, and extreme obstacle courses. Each event tested participants' physical fitness, mental resilience, tactical skills, proficiency, and teamwork.
Zhejiang SWAT member Huang Hong expressed gratitude for the support from their compatriots.
"Competing abroad and seeing the support from our overseas compatriots was truly touching. Every time we're on the field, much of our strength comes from them and from our entire nation," said Huang.
Wu Xiaoyan, head of the Chinese police delegation, emphasized the significance of their participation.
"We cherish this opportunity to showcase the prowess of Chinese SWAT teams on the international stage, and I believe we have succeeded," she said.
China takes gold, bronze at UAE SWAT Challenge 2025
