China celebrated a historic milestone at the World Breaking Championships in Chengdu on Saturday, clinching two medals in a remarkable display of talent. Liu Qingyi, known as B-Girl 671, secured a silver medal in the women’s event, while Wang Ruimiao, nicknamed B-Boy Monkey Z, earned a bronze in the men’s division—marking China’s first-ever podium finish in men’s breaking at the World Championships.
This year’s competition attracted over 180 athletes from 31 countries and regions, highlighting the global appeal of breaking since its debut at the Paris 2024 Olympics. The championships were especially significant as they offered direct entry into the 2025 World Games for the men’s and women’s winners and runners-up.
Liu Qingyi showcased her exceptional skills by defeating Lithuania’s Dominika Banevich 2-1 to reach the women’s final, avenging her previous loss at the Olympics. In a closely contested final against India Dewi Sardjoe of the Netherlands, Liu introduced new elements to her performance. Despite her innovative moves, she narrowly missed the gold, with Sardjoe winning 2-1.
"My main goal in this competition is to dance happily while exploring areas and methods that are not my strength," Liu shared. "Dance is an art form, and I don’t want to always win by performing in just one way. I aim to express myself through various styles."
On the men’s side, Wang Ruimiao made an impressive debut. After advancing to the last 16 alongside compatriot Qi Xiangyu, Wang continued his winning streak. He secured the bronze medal by defeating Ukraine’s Oleg Kuznietsov 3-0, making history as China’s first male breaker to step onto the World Championships podium. The gold medal in the men’s division went to Japan’s Isshin Hishikawa.
China’s breakthrough at the World Breaking Championships signals a rising presence in the international breaking scene, inspiring young dancers across the nation and the Global South.
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