The memorandum has been signed between the World Curling Federation and Chinese Curling Association ©Getty Images

Bosses at the World Curling Federation (WCF) and Chinese Curling Association (CCA) have agreed a memorandum of understanding before the 2022 Winter Olympics and Paralympics in Beijing.

The deal will look to promote curling and develop the sport as the country prepares to host the Games.

“We are honoured to sign this memorandum with our friends from China,” said WCF President Kate Caithness.

“This will not only assist them in their aim of developing a legacy of 300 million Chinese people playing winter sports by 2022, but will also help the WCF continue to grow the sport around the world.”

WCF President Kate Caithness said the agreement will be a big boost for the sport
WCF President Kate Caithness said the agreement will be a big boost for the sport

In Winter Olympic history, China has won one medal, a bronze in the women’s competition at Vancouver 2010, while the best finish they have recorded in the Paralympics is fourth in the mixed event at Sochi in 2014.

China’s men have a best finish of fourth in 2014, where they were beaten 6-4 by Sweden.