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Chinese All-Female Team Beats U.S. SWAT in Dubai Challenge
An all-female team from the Sichuan Police outperformed a unit from the Orlando Police Department during a stage of the UAE SWAT Challenge in Dubai.
Pitcure of Chinese SWAT team by flickr.com
An all-women Chinese police tactical squad gained widespread attention online after surpassing an American SWAT team during one of the stages of the UAE SWAT Challenge held in Dubai in 2026.
Video clips shared widely on social media showed the Chinese team, reportedly composed of officers from the Sichuan Police, completing a demanding obstacle course faster than a team from the Orlando Police Department.
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The China Police Team E (Women’s Team): Finished in 35th place overall with 365 points and the Orlando Police Department: Finished in 43rd place overall with 328 points.
The footage indicated that the Chinese squad finished the course roughly 16 seconds ahead of the U.S. unit. During the event, participants were required to carry a 120-kilogram tire while completing a combination of shooting drills and endurance-based tasks.
The stage tested a mix of physical strength, speed and marksmanship under timed conditions, making it one of the more physically challenging components of the competition.
The event also marked the first time China fielded a women-only team in the global tournament, which brings together tactical police units from various countries to compete in operational exercises.
After the clips circulated online, the performance sparked significant discussion among viewers, with many highlighting issues related to training standards, teamwork and prevailing gender stereotypes within elite law enforcement tactical teams.
Editor’s Note:
This article is based on widely circulated footage and reports from the UAE SWAT Challenge held in Dubai. The performance by the all-female team from the Sichuan Police gained significant attention online and sparked discussions about training standards and gender perceptions in elite law-enforcement units.
