August is no doubt one of the hottest months in Shenzhen. But even the scorching sun can’t keep people away from attending and participating in outdoor sporting events. According to the organizer, nearly 40,000 people attended Sunday’s women’s soccer final. Hot though it may be, people have their own ways of keeping themselves cool — both in temperature and in style. Here is a look at some of the efforts people have been making to stay cool.

(From L) A cameraman during a beach volleyball match Aug. 18 at Dameisha, Shenzhen.

A beach volleyball player in an improvised hat and sunglasses.

An audience member at a beach volleyball match.

A volunteer covers his face with a scarf at a beach volleyball match.

(Clockwise) A referee cools herself down with a bottle of icy water during a match break in a semifinal soccer match Aug. 19.

Cheerleaders perform at Dameisha Beach on Aug. 18.

Audience members protect themselves from sunshine with clothes and caps.

An audience member covers himself with a towel.

Audiences cheer at a tennis match.

Alexander Furasyev of Russia uses a fan to cool down during the men’s double trap shotgun event Sunday.

Volunteers show their suntanned hands in gloves during a match at Dameisha on Aug. 18.

(Photos by Xinhua and Shenzhen Economic Daily)