As the Chengdu World Games kick off this weekend, all eyes are on China’s breaking dance captain Shang Xiaoyu and his crew. In an exclusive chat with Sports Scene, Shang revealed his squad’s 🔥 ‘next-level’ routines and why the LA Olympics’ snub won’t break their spirit.
💬 "Breaking isn’t just a sport – it’s how we speak to the world," said the 26-year-old, flexing the confidence of someone who’s spent half his life perfecting headspins and windmills. His team’s secret weapon? A brand-new sequence inspired by Sichuan’s vibrant culture, set to debut at the Chengdu event.
While breaking won’t feature at the 2028 Los Angeles Games, Shang’s crew remains unfazed: "We’re not chasing medals – we’re here to rewrite street culture’s rulebook." 🎯
📈 Fun fact: China’s breaking scene has exploded by 300% since 2018, with Gen-Z athletes blending traditional wushu moves with hip-hop beats. The Chengdu Games run August 4-8 – ready to see history in the making? 🔥
