On Tuesday at the 15th National Games in Guangzhou, south China's Guangdong Province, Henan's Liu Qingyi—aka B-Girl 671—claimed the gold medal in the women's breaking competition for the second straight Games. 🏆🔥
As the defending champion from the 2021 Games in Shaanxi and a Hangzhou Asian Games winner, Liu came in riding high after her bronze in breaking at the 2024 Paris Summer Olympics. Facing off against Shandong's B-Girl Royal, Guo Pu—who had bested her at the Asian Championships and World Games—Liu was ready to rewrite the script.
The final battle felt electric. Liu dominated the first two rounds with her jaw-dropping power moves and daring Wushu-inspired flips, while Guo Royal answered back with smooth, music-driven routines. In the deciding third round, Liu's passion shone through, sealing a 2-1 victory to defend her title. 👏
"I added some Wushu elements and my signature moves to raise the energy," Liu said after her win. "After Paris, I struggled with injuries and mindset, so winning this felt amazing." 🥇
For fans in the stands, it wasn't just a competition—it was a showcase of skill, heart, and the growing global flair of breaking. With Liu Qingyi's star on the rise, the breaking scene in the Chinese mainland just got a lot more exciting. 💃✨
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Liu Qingyi continues to impress in breaking at 15th National Games
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