Chinese boy wins gold in Junior Dance Tour at Juste Debout 2026 World Finals
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Li Yongqiu (front) preforms before the final match at the Chongqing Football City League in southwest China's Chongqing on April 12, 2026. 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. (Xinhua/Huang Wei)
Li Yongqiu (2nd L, front) poses with team members after the Junior Dance Tour at the Juste Debout 2026 World Finals in Paris, France on March 8, 2026. 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. (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. 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. (Xinhua)
Li Yongqiu (C) preforms before the final match at the Chongqing Football City League in southwest China's Chongqing on April 12, 2026. 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. (Xinhua/Huang Wei)
Li Yongqiu practices in southwest China's Chongqing on April 13, 2026. 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. (Xinhua/Huang Wei)
Li Yongqiu (front) practices in southwest China's Chongqing on April 13, 2026. 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. (Xinhua/Huang Wei)
Li Yongqiu (front) practices in southwest China's Chongqing on April 13, 2026. 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. (Xinhua/Huang Wei)
Li Yongqiu does his homework at the airport in southwest China's Chongqing on April 14, 2026. 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. (Xinhua)
Li Yongqiu poses after winning the Junior Dance Tour at the Juste Debout 2026 World Finals in Paris, France on March 8, 2026. 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. (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. 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. (Xinhua/Huang Wei)