Liu Qingyi continues to impress in breaking with gold medal at 15th National Games

Henan's Liu Qingyi, popularly known as "B-Girl 671," clinched the women's breaking gold medal at the 15th National Games in Guangzhou, south China's Guangdong Province, on Tuesday.

The defending champion from the previous edition of the National Games in Shaanxi in 2021, Liu also topped the podium at the Hangzhou Asian Games, before picking up bronze at the 2024 Paris Summer Olympics.

Her opponent in the closing battle at this event, Shandong's Guo Pu, whose nickname is "B-Girl Royal," grabbed titles at the Asian Championships and World Games, beating Liu in both of those finals.

"B-Girl 671" didn't let history repeat itself this time. She showcased her signature power moves on the floor, while mixing in difficult maneuvers that excited the fans in the crowd. "B-Girl Royal" hit back by displaying her understanding of the music and exhibiting a succession of fluid movements.

Liu won the first two rounds, while Guo took the last. That gave "B-Girl 671" a 2-1 victory to retain her championship.

"I incorporated some Wushu elements and my signature moves into the dance, as I wanted to improve the quality of my moves, and bring out the passion of battling," Liu said.

"I could not find my form after the Paris Olympics, and fell into a relatively low-spirited state, so I was eager to win at the National Games," she added. "But it's hard to control my injuries and mentality, so I just tried my best to keep things in check, and show my best form in the battle."