Rowers are ready for competition in the third Huijin Cup International Universities Rowing Regatta in Xinjin, China, August 18, 2012. The competitors came from thirteen key universities including the University of London, Yale University, Oxford University, Cambridge University, the University of Washington, Tsinghua University and Shanghai Jiao Tong University. A number of performances during the competition, such as dragon boat racing, water-skiing, paramotoring, motorboat ride and hot air balloon ride, have also attracted many spectators. [Photo by Chen Xiangzhao/China.org.cn]