Shanghai, China, June 30, 2025: Chinese breakdancing sensation Guo Pu capped off a stunning two-day run at the 2025 World Dance Sport Federation (WDSF) Asian Breaking Championship in Shanghai over the weekend, Xinhua News reports.
The 16-year-old dancer, known on stage as B-Girl Royal, delivered back-to-back victories in the youth and adult championships, clinching the women's adult title on Sunday just one day after winning the youth crown.
In the men's division, Japan's Hangzhou Asian Games champion Shigeyuki Nakarai, known as B-Boy Shigekix, lived up to expectations by securing gold with consistent performances throughout the knockout rounds.
As in the youth competition a day earlier, Sunday's senior event showcased an intense China-Japan rivalry, with all eight semifinalists across the men's and women's brackets hailing from the two countries.
In the women's semifinal, Guo defeated her teammate and Olympic bronze medalist Liu Qingyi (B-Girl 671) to book her spot in the final. There, she outclassed Japan's Riko Tsuhako (B-Girl Riko), winning by a wide margin thanks to her clean execution, musicality and commanding presence on stage.
"I felt today's battles were even tougher than yesterday," said Guo. "But I truly danced for myself this time. I was relaxed, happy and focused on expressing who I am. I hope I can represent my country more on the international stage in the future."
Guo's back-to-back titles over two days have solidified her as a breakout star of the post-Olympic era.
China’s Li Houhua (B-Boy Jason), 15, won the youth boys title on Saturday.
The competition featured 169 young breakers – 122 B-Boys and 47 B-Girls – competing at the Luwan Gymnasium.
