2026 WDSF Breaking World Championships Youth & 3vs3: Chengdu Results

The Chengbei Gymnasium in Chengdu, China, played host to two action-packed days of elite youth Breaking on 12–13 September as the 2026 WDSF World Breaking Championships Youth and 3vs3 brought together over a thousand passionate fans. Serving as a key milestone just two months ahead of the Youth Olympic Games Dakar 2026, the event also highlighted the global community's united push behind the #BreakingforBrisbane2032 campaign to secure the sport's long-term Olympic future.

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Competition Highlights

WDSF World Championships Breaking 1 vs 1 B-Boys Youth

The boys' final brought an intense rematch of the WDSF World Breaking DanceSport Festival in Brisbane between Holy Rain and Lil Kong. As a rising star and the new powerhouse of the discipline, Holy Rain kept a tight grip on the tempo, winning all three rounds cleanly without dropping a single round against Lil Kong, turning the tables after the Japanese breaker's victory in Brisbane and cementing their clashes as the must-watch rivalry of the youth circuit.

For the second consecutive year, Holy Rain claimed the Youth World Championship title following his victory last year in Porto. Meanwhile, the third position went to Chinese B-Boy Dongyao, marking a surprising and impressive appearance inside the top three of a World Championship in what is only his second world title competition. They were closely followed by Lingo in fourth and Saturn in fifth, showing just how much excitement these young phenoms have in store for us down the road.

WDSF World Championships Breaking 1 vs 1 B-Girls Youth

Japan’s Hiyo claimed the World Championship crown in the B-Girls category, winning over judges and the crowd with her musicality and distinct style. Building on her third-place finish at the 2025 Youth World Championships in Porto and her bronze medal at the WDSF World Breaking DanceSport Festival in Brisbane last January, this victory marks her definitive rise to the top, securing her very first gold medal within her WDSF competitive trajectory. Behind her, c-change took second place with strong tactical consistency, successfully reaffirming her silver position after claiming the exact same runner-up spot at last year's World Championships. Rounding out the podium, Yoyo secured the final spot in third. Meanwhile, Europe’s top-tier hopes were carried by Mini Ali, who finished 4th after a hard-fought Battle for Bronze. It marks a steady and impressive climb for Mini Ali, who placed 12th in her first World Championship, moved up to 8th, and now sits at 4^th.

WDSF World Championships Breaking Team 3 vs 3 Mix

The team finals delivered an entertaining family matchup when Royal went head-to-head against her own sister in a thrilling Battle of crew dynamics between Team China and Dancing for Love Team. In the end, Team China (X-Rain, Royal, and Jason) took the 3v3 gold. X-Rain’s veteran leadership paired smoothly with Royal and Jason to pull off the tightest, most cohesive routines of the competition, making the most of their years of experience together. They were joined on the podium by Dancing for Love in second place, and Team Ukraine 1.

Milestones of the Weekend

B-Girl Royal made history by becoming the most decorated athlete in WDSF records on a single year. By taking the 3v3 gold alongside her past titles, she completed a rare sweep: winning Asian Championship 2025, World Championship Adult 2025 and World Championship 3v3 in 2026.

The event also saw a viral, unprecedented moment when a young B-Boy Lei landed eight consecutive one-hand airflares in official competition, marking a first for any global WDSF stage.

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Looking Ahead To 2026 Youth Olympic Games in Dakar

With the Chengdu event wrapped up, the world's top youth breakers head straight into the upcoming Youth Olympic Games next November.

Reflecting on the weekend, WDSF President Shawn Tay shared:

“Breaking’s next generation is ready to lead. The depth and the commitment displayed this weekend give us confidence as we look toward our journey to Dakar 2026 Youth Olympic Games and our ultimate vision of bringing Breaking back to the Olympic programme for Brisbane 2032.”

Full event replays are available on the official WDSF Breaking for Gold Youtube Channel.