Top athletes held a press conference ahead of the All Japan Championships of breaking, a new sport for the Paris Olympics, to be held in February. I want to show it," he said enthusiastically.
Breaking, which will be held as a new sport at the Paris Olympics, is a sport in which dancers alternate one-on-one to the music played by a DJ and compete in techniques and expressiveness. Previously, top players held a press conference in Tokyo on the 27th.
Of these, Shigekix, the men's ace who aims to win the tournament for the third time in a row, said, "The All Japan Championship is a turning point every year. I want to cherish my own personality,” he said.
After that, he said, "I should be able to improve my level for the tournament, so I want to show it properly. I have a strong feeling that I'm really looking forward to it, and I'm excited."
In addition, Ayumi Fukushima, whose dancer name is AYUMI, who is aiming for her second straight victory in the women's event, said, "I don't know if it will go well, but I'm looking forward to showing myself that I've improved from last year. Step by step, if daily practice leads to success. good." he said.
According to the Japan Dance Sports Federation, athletes who have achieved good results at the All-Japan Championships will be selected as strengthened athletes for the new year, so they will be more likely to participate in the world championships, which have the right to participate in the Paris Olympics.
NHK will broadcast the All Japan Championships live on general TV and other channels on February 19.