WDSF Breaking for Gold World Series: Shanghai 2024 – Day 1 Recap

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The WDSF Breaking for Gold World Series in Shanghai, organized in collaboration with FISE as part of their World Series, kicked off today with high energy and over 70 athletes registered to compete. This qualifying event offers critical points toward The World Games 2025, set to take place in Chengdu, People's Republic of China.

b girl jilou in bfg ws shanghai The day began with the Pre-Selection phase, where only 32 athletes could advance to the Pre-Qualifier. Competitors battled in groups of four on the Field of Play, each dancer performing a single round to secure their spot in the next stage.

Despite grey skies and some rain, nothing could dampen the Breaking spectacle at Shanghai’s West Bund. More than 1,000 spectators gathered to witness incredible performances from athletes who came from all over the world. The crowd was thrilled by the presence of multiple Olympic-level athletes such as Shigekix, Quake, and Lithe-ing among the B-Boys, and Ayumi, India, and Anti among the B-Girl.

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This BfG World Series event also showcased a wealth of young talent, with several athletes who recently competed at the WDSF World Championship Breaking Youth held just weeks ago in Wuxi, China.

After a brief break following Pre-Selection, the Pre-Qualifier matches took place, featuring intense head-to-head battles. The local audience was treated to a top-tier display of Breaking from the very start of the competition. People’s Republic of China stands strong with 7 B-Boys and 4 B-Girls advancing to the Top16, positioning them as serious contenders for the event title. Japan also shows formidable strength with 3 B-Boys and 3 B-Girls in the next round. Not to be overlooked are Brazil’s 4 athletes (3 B-Boys and 1 B-Girl) and Italy’s 3 B-Girls, all of whom aim to claim the gold.

B-Girl Pre-Qualifier Rankings:

Ayumi (Japan)
India (Netherlands)
Anti (Italy)
Jilou (Germany)
Royal (People's Republic of China)
Spidergirl (Italy)
Ayane (Japan)
Alessandrina (Italy)
Small (People's Republic of China)
Luofan (People's Republic of China)
Nanoha (Japan)
Starry (Republic of Korea)
Daying (People's Republic of China)
Melina (Germany)
Jia Li (Chinese Taipei)
Toquinha (Brazil)

B-Boy Pre-Qualifier Rankings:

Shigekix (Japan)
Lithe-ing (People's Republic of China)
Issin (Japan)
Quake (Chinese Taipei)
Tsukki (Japan)
Rato (Brazil)
Monkey Z (People's Republic of China)
Shihao (People's Republic of China)
Jw Fresh (People's Republic of China)
Luan San (Brazil)
Crazy C (People's Republic of China)
X-Rain (People's Republic of China)
Killian (France)
Onnurb Dirty Dog (Brazil)
Quicksilver (People's Republic of China)
Poter (Israel)

"The talent and dedication displayed here in Shanghai are a testament to the incredible growth of Breaking as a sport. It’s truly inspiring to witness seasoned athletes competing at the highest level alongside the rising stars of tomorrow, who are just beginning their journeys in our competitions. This blend of experience and youthful energy is what makes Breaking so dynamic and exciting to watch, as we build toward the World Games 2025."
Shawn Tay, WDSF President

Acknowledgments

We extend our sincere thanks to the Chinese DanceSport Federation (CDSF) for their invaluable support and to the FISE organization for their outstanding collaboration in making this event possible.