Stars of tomorrow

A seasoned coach often secures a good start for most beginners. So, the list of instructors included some of the former best athletes, such as Zhou Yan, a former Olympic medalist curler, and Li Chengjiang, a six-time champion in men's singles figure skating at the national games.

Wang Yuji, 1 year old, stole everyone's heart, becoming the shining star in the program when the toddler rode on a skateboard, sliding onto the stage with her fluffy puppy.

The toddler's video has gone viral since her parents, who are both interested in winter sports, released a clip about her first snowboarding trip in Chongli district of Zhangjiakou, Hebei province, when she was 11 months old in November. The clip has garnered more than 5 million views, according to Chinese tech giant Tencent.

"A television program can play a pivotal role in promoting values and knowledge. So, we also featured a lot of funny elements, with some inspired by Chinese traditions and culture, to add to the show's appeal among young audiences," says Si.

Li Boting, an 11-year-old boy from Shanghai, also participated in the show.

While his original draw was Bing Dwen Dwen, the cute panda mascot of the Winter Olympics, Boting says he learned a lot about winter sports on the show. Through intriguing games, such as one inspired from biathlon, Li says he managed to understand how athletes refocus on their next discipline after finishing one intense competition.

"Now, I love winter sports. It's beautiful and charming. I think we can learn about the fighting spirit from the athletes," says Boting.