CHONGQING, April 17 (Xinhua) -- Li Yongqiu, a 13-year-old Chinese boy, claimed gold in Junior Dance Tour at the Juste Debout 2026 World Finals in Paris, France on March 8, 2026, making history. It is a famous street dance event and brings together the best dancers from around the world. During the finals, Li performed a special routine. He combined breakdancing moves with Kung Fu. It made a deep impression on both the spectators and judges. Li started learning breaking when he was 8 years old. He joined the Chongqing breaking team in 2022. The team helps young dancers like him grow and compete at a high level. Li trains hard five to six days a week. Even with all that training, he still finds time to keep up with school. His hard work and strong spirit helped him become a champion.
Li Yongqiu poses after winning the Junior Dance Tour at the Juste Debout 2026 World Finals in Paris, France on March 8, 2026. (Xinhua)Li Yongqiu (C) celebrates after winning the Junior Dance Tour at the Juste Debout 2026 World Finals in Paris, France on March 8, 2026. (Xinhua)Li Yongqiu practices in southwest China's Chongqing on April 13, 2026. (Xinhua/Huang Wei)Li Yongqiu (front) practices in southwest China's Chongqing on April 13, 2026. (Xinhua/Huang Wei)Li Yongqiu (front) practices in southwest China's Chongqing on April 13, 2026. (Xinhua/Huang Wei)Li Yongqiu does his homework at the airport in southwest China's Chongqing on April 14, 2026. (Xinhua)Li Yongqiu (2nd R) reacts before performing for the final match of the Chongqing Football City League in southwest China's Chongqing on April 12, 2026. (Xinhua/Huang Wei)Li Yongqiu (C) rehearses before performing for the final match of the Chongqing Football City League in southwest China's Chongqing on April 12, 2026. (Xinhua/Huang Wei)Li Yongqiu (C) preforms before the final match at the Chongqing Football City League in southwest China's Chongqing on April 12, 2026. (Xinhua/Huang Wei)Li Yongqiu (front) preforms before the final match at the Chongqing Football City League in southwest China's Chongqing on April 12, 2026. (Xinhua/Huang Wei)
