With two years until the Paris Olympics, Japanese breakdancers are hoping the street dance genre's inclusion in the world's largest multisport event can boost its popularity and increase recognition of Japan's status as a global powerhouse. Japan's breakdancing community has been stepping up preparations for the quadrennial games' return to…
With two years until the Paris Olympics, Japanese breakdancers are hoping the street dance genre s inclusion in the world s largest multisport event can boost its popularity and increase recognition of Japan s status as a global powerhouse.
Veteran breakdancer Ayumi Fukushima has been crowned world champion after outscoring compatriot Ami Yuasa in an all-Japanese women s final in Paris, where the sport will make its Olympic debut in 2024.