China's winter Olympic medalists Han Xiaopeng and Li Nina will participate in the World Cup freestyle skiing competition to be held in Changchun from December 21 to 22, an official said Wednesday.

The Chinese Skiing Association vice president Ren Hongguo said that 37 skiers from 19 countries including China, Australia, the United States, Beralus and Canada will compete in the World Cup.

China will send six male athletes, including Olympic gold medalist Han, and eight women to the event.