Team members dig deep as an ice dragon boat race gets under way at the Nanhai Wetland Scenic Spot in Baotou, in North China's Inner Mongolia autonomous region, on Jan 16. The event drew the wide participation of 180 athletes from 20 teams. [Photo/northnews.cn]

A team drives a dragon boat forwards on the 100-meter ice track, on Jan 16. The event, part of the national ice and snow season, aimed to promote winter sports among Baotou's residents. [Photo/northnews.cn]

Participants battle it out for victory during the ice dragon boat race, on Jan 16. [Photo/northnews.cn]