A competitor dances during the selection trials for the Chinese national pole dance team held in Tianjin, Oct 21, 2012. [Photo/CFP]

The Chinese national team for pole dancing was set up in Tianjin to compete in the World Pole Dance Championships to be held in Zurich, Switzerland, on Nov 10.

The team members, selected from the national pole dace championships, consist of five women, two men and six alternates. Yi Fan, China's best pole dancer, who reached top 24 in last year's world championships, will also take part.

The team now receives training in Tianjin to prepare for the championships.

A competitor dances during the selection trials for the Chinese national pole dance team held in Tianjin, Oct 21, 2012.