Historic debut of the WDSF Open Breaking Team 3 vs 3 Mix at The World Battle in Porto

WDSF Open 3 vs 3 Winners

Porto, Portugal – August 30, 2024 – A historic chapter was written today yesterday at The World Battle festival in Porto with the debut of the WDSF Open Breaking Team 3 vs 3 Mix event. This unique competition format, featuring teams of one female, one male, and one athlete under 18, highlighted gender equality and youth participation, marking a transformative moment in the world of DanceSport.

Team Japan A emerged victorious with an electrifying performance by B-Boy Shigekix, B-Girl Ami, and B-Boy Ra1on. B-Girl Ami, the recently crowned Olympic champion at the Paris 2024 Games, demonstrated her world-class talent once again. The Ukrainian team, composed of B-Boy Stimul, B-Girl Stefani, and B-Boy Raptor, put up a fierce fight to secure second place, while Team Japan B, featuring B-Boy Hiro10, B-Girl Ayumi, and B-Girl Cocoa, showcased incredible skill to claim third, taking home the bronze and a second medal for Japan after defeating Straight Outta Taipei, from Chinese Taipei.

This inaugural event not only celebrated the athleticism and creativity of breakers from around the globe but also set a new standard for inclusivity and innovation in DanceSport. WDSF is dedicated to building on the success of this groundbreaking format and continuing to push the boundaries of competitive Breaking.

"Today’s debut of the WDSF Open Breaking Team 3 vs 3 Mix event has set a new standard for gender equality and youth participation in DanceSport," said the WDSF President following the conclusion of the event. "Each team's special choreography showcased the unique talents of female, male, and young athletes, highlighting the future of competitive Breaking."

WDSF like to extend its heartfelt gratitude to Max Momentum and his crew for their outstanding organization of the event, as well as to the Federaçao Portuguesa de Dança Desportiva for their exceptional collaboration, which greatly contributed to the success of this historic occasion.

Don't miss the chance to relive the most thrilling moments! Follow us on social media for event highlights and watch the full battles of the final rounds on our YouTube channel. Join us as we celebrate this historic moment and look forward to more exciting developments in the future!

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Shigekix at 3 vs 3 Porto WDSF — Shigekix performing an impressive air move at the semifinal

Published on 30 August 2024