They will make up the majority of the delegation which is due to be comprised of more than 700 people.

The figure is a huge increase from the 198 Chinese athletes that participated at Naples 2019.

It is an almost even split between sexes, with 206 men and 205 women registered to take part.

A total of 387 of them will be making their World University Games debut while 344 will be representing China for the first time at a major event.

Contrasting that are the 34 Olympians due to compete, which it is hoped will bring a wealth of experience to the delegation.

The Games were originally scheduled to take place in 2021 but due to COVID-19-related concerns and restrictions, they were postponed twice.

As a result, several athletes would have missed out on taking part due to being too old so FISU has widened the eligibility criteria.

Now the maximum age has increased from 25 to 27, while the minimum of 18 remains in place. 

This is just for Chengdu 2021 and will revert to the original age limits for future editions.

Organisers are now convinced that the Games will be a success following the difficulties caused by the global pandemic.

"Chengdu is truly ready, and the Organising Committee has done everything possible to welcome athletes from around the world," said FISU Acting President Leonz Eder. 

"I hope that as many student-athletes as possible will come to Chengdu to compete and meet each other.

"Personally, I'm more than convinced that Chengdu is ready to host a great Games."