China’s breaking scene just leveled up! 🕺💃 B-Boy Lithe-ing (Qi Xiangyu) and B-Girl Royal (Guo Pu) swept the men’s and women’s titles at the 2025 World Games in Chengdu, marking a historic first for Chinese athletes in multi-sport events.
B-Boy Lithe-ing’s Redemption Arc
After missing the Paris 2024 Olympic finals, 20-year-old Qi Xiangyu stunned judges with gravity-defying headspins and acrobatic flair to defeat Japan’s B-Boy Issin. His 2-1 victory? Pure. Fire. 🔥 This comes after his 2023 Hangzhou Asian Games bronze—now upgraded to gold!
B-Girl Royal’s Reign 👑
Teen prodigy Guo Pu, 16, dominated the women’s final against compatriot Liu Qingyi (B-Girl 671), sweeping all three rounds. Fresh off wins in France’s FISE World Series and back-to-back Asian titles, Guo’s now the face of breaking’s next-gen talent.
Why It Slaps
Breaking’s global rise meets China’s urban dance revolution! 🌆 With Chengdu as the backdrop, these wins spotlight how street culture is reshaping competitive sports. Stay tuned—this could be a preview of breaking’s Olympic future. 🎯
