All You Need to Know Ahead of the Breaking Competition at the 20th Asian Games

As the excitement reaches fever pitch for the 20th Asian Games, the urban dance community's eyes are firmly fixed on the official debut and high-stakes Battles of Breaking. Set to deliver electrifying moments of athleticism and rhythm, here is everything you need to know ahead of the competition.

The fierce 1vs1 Battles will take place at the Aichi Sky Expo (Hall E) in Tokoname in an event that is already sold out, with packed grandstands ready to create an unforgettable atmosphere for the continent's finest B-Boys and B-Girls!

Competition Schedule

The action unfolds across an intense schedule packed with pre-selections, knockout rounds, and fierce medal battles:

Friday, October 2

14:00 - 14:45: Pre-Selection B-Girls
14:45 - 15:30: Pre-Selection B-Boys
16:00 - 17:10: Top 16 B-Girls
17:10 - 18:20: Top 16 B-Boys

Saturday, October 3

14:00 - 14:40: Quarter-Final B-Girls
14:40 - 15:20: Quarter-Final B-Boys
16:00 - 16:20: Semi-Final B-Girls
16:20 - 16:40: Semi-Final B-Boys
17:00 - 17:15: Battle for Bronze B-Girls
17:15 - 17:30: Battle for Bronze B-Boys
17:30 - 17:45: Battle for Gold B-Girls
17:45 – 18:00: Battle for Gold B-Boys

Star-Studded Delegations and Elite Line-up

Delegations from across Asia, including the People's Republic of China, Japan, South Korea, Kazakhstan, Chinese Taipei, Thailand, Hong Kong (China), Mongolia, Tajikistan, and Vietnam, will be proudly represented on the cypher.

Spectators can look forward to powerhouse performances from global icons and reigning champions, alongside a deep pool of exceptional international talent. Among them, competing legends and heavyweights have already shared their thoughts on the magnitude of the event: living legend B-Boy Hongten reflected on the occasion:

"I feel really great to be here again at the Asian Games. I thought maybe this may be my last Asian Games, so coming here means an honour to me."

Joining the elite roster is B-Girl Royal, the reigning adult Breaking World Champion, alongside other world-renowned names like Shigekix, Issin, Monkey Z, Ayane, and Ayumi.

Looking ahead to the Battles and the personal growth the stage offers, B-Boy Quake noted,

"I am very happy to be here again, I hope this can be a chance to become a better version of myself."

Press Conference and Media Information

Following the conclusion of the medal ceremonies, accredited media, athletes, coaches and the Breaking community are invited to head straight to the Press Room within the venue to attend the official press conference featuring the newly crowned gold, silver, and bronze medallists in both, the B-girls and the B-boys categories.

Looking ahead to the competition, WDSF President Shawn Tay shared:

"We extend our very best wishes to all the exceptional athletes representing their nations in Breaking. Everything is in place for what promises to be a historical and truly memorable event."