Veteran pairs to battle it out for prestigious crown on the rink

CHANGCHUN, Jilin province - China's top figure skaters are looking forward to recapturing their top form at the 12th National Winter Games in this northeastern city on Tuesday.

The 11-day quadrennial winter sports gala includes five sports, 12 disciplines and 105 events, with skating to be held in Changchun and skiing at the Beidahu ski resort.