Turin Games' heroes Ren Hui, Li Nina, Zhang Dan and Zhang Hao will head to Harbin, known for its towering ice sculptures, to spearhead China's assault on the 24th Winter Universiade next year.

China will send its largest-ever delegation to the colossal sporting event from Feb 18-28 in the capital of northeast Heilongjiang province to help ensure the country's success on its debut as host.

As such much faith is being placed in the hands - or feet - of its Winter Olympians, and with good reason.