As the Chengdu World Games prepare to showcase breaking as a marquee event, Chinese team captain Shang Xiaoyu revealed his squad's determination to push athletic boundaries in an exclusive interview with Sports Scene reporter Zhu Mandan. The 25-year-old dancer-turned-athlete described breaking as 'a dialogue between body and soul' while demonstrating new gravity-defying moves developed specifically for the Sichuan competition.
'This isn't just about medals – it's about showing how Chinese athletes redefine urban sports,' said Shang, reflecting on his team's evolution since their Paris 2024 Olympic debut. Despite breaking's temporary exclusion from the 2028 Los Angeles Games program, the captain emphasized his crew remains focused on elevating the sport's technical artistry.
The Chengdu event marks China's first major international breaking competition since the sport's Olympic introduction, with teams from 28 countries and regions confirmed to participate. Shang's squad plans to incorporate traditional Sichuan opera elements into their routines, blending cultural heritage with streetwise innovation.
