When asked what his life would be like without breaking, B-Boy THINK quickly responded, "Working, playing video games, and watching anime every day."

B-Boy THINK, who used to work full-time as a wholesale warehouse clerk for women's clothing, made the decision to quit his job last July to chase his dream of competing in the Paris Olympics. Looking back on a year of full-time training, he has no regrets. Breaking has brought more to his life than he’s ever imagined, especially helping him through the dark period he experienced ten years ago.

With a fit physique and no excess fat, THINK has always been an active boy since childhood. He excelled in various sports, including football, basketball, volleyball, table tennis, and track and field. In primary school, his main events were 100-meter sprint and long jump and he ranked individual third place in the entire Sai Kung district. In secondary school, he broke the school's 110-meter hurdle record. However, these awards and records did not capture his heart like breakdancing did.

Breaking can satisfy B-Boy Think's desire for challenges

He explained, "I couldn't find the excitement and purpose I was looking for in traditional sports. After breaking my school's 110-meter hurdle record, there was nothing left for me to break. Track and field involved repetitive running and jumping. I wanted a 'challenge,' and breaking has made me feel like I am constantly challenging myself."

One day in the second year of secondary school, THINK didn't go home as usual. Instead, he went to a park where he saw people dancing. He was curious about every move they made and felt a strong desire to try it himself. That moment marked the beginning of his love affair with breaking, which has continued for 17 years. At the age of 31, he said, "You can see that I've been doing this for so many years without getting tired of it. It's incredibly captivating. I've been learning for over a decade, and there are still many moves I haven't mastered. This sport is giveing me a continuous goal to strive for."

Breaking helps B-Boy THINK through life's low points

Breaking not only gave THINK a purpose in life but also helped him through difficult times. In 2013, exactly ten years ago, his beloved father passed away due to illness. At that time, he was only 21 years old, relatively new to the workforce, and suddenly lost the person who had always supported him. It was a devastating impact on him. He recalled, "Breaking helped me transition through my trough in life because this sport gave me a goal. My father had been very supportive of my involvement in this sport, and over the past ten years, I've been dedicated to improving my skills. I've also made genuine friends. Even when I'm not happy, I know I have sincere friends by my side."

Shortly after making his debut during secondary school, THINK's breaking teammates gave him the nickname B-Boy THINK. On the day of the interview, he was invited to make quite a number of “thinking” poses. "I've always enjoyed sitting back and letting go everything when I have nothing to do, as if I'm pondering something. Over time, this attitude has become integrated into my dancing. I always like to think one step further than others in my dance moves. This may be my unique characteristic."

Starting from secondary school, he formed groups to compete everywhere and, he would practise until midnight after school without even changing his school uniform. THINK has received numerous awards, including winning the Mind Gala, a one-on-one competition when he was 20 years old in 2012. With over 150 participants, his determination only grew stronger as he cleared each hurdle and finally won the championship.

Looking forward to the dream comes true moment this December

Perhaps most unexpectedly, breaking is making its debut in the Olympic Games, becoming a competition event in the Paris Olympics 2024. THINK is grateful for this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. Even if it means digging into his pocket, he's determined to chase his dream. He said, "The Olympics only come around once every four years; if I am able to represent Hong Kong in the Olympics, I believe it is a very precious opportunity to me. So, I cherish this chance because life only offers us one opportunity."

The Breaking Division of the DanceSport Association of Hong Kong, China (DSAHKC) began organising selection competitions for the Hong Kong representative team last year. THINK took the lead and won the first two competitions, earning sponsorship from the Association to participate in Olympic qualification ranking competitions around the world, including the WDSF Breaking for Gold (BfG) series, the World Championships, and the 2023 Asian Games in Hangzhou. He continuously improves himself in these competitions. His best performance was ranking 31st in the BfG International Series in Montreal, Canada, in June this year. When it comes to the gap between him and the world's top breakers, THINK said, "They have excellent choreography, whether it's routine or positioning, they coordinate perfectly with the music. Their sense of music and skills are worth learning from."

The DSAHKC will host the final and highest-level event of the BfG World Series in Queen Elizabeth Stadium in Wan Chai on 15-16 December 2023. Approximately 200 elite B-boys and B-girls from 50 countries/regions are expected to come to Hong Kong to compete for the ranking points. THINK, who practices six and a half days a week since going full-time, said, "I'm looking forward to it. Over the past year, we've been competing all over the world, dealing with different time zones. Now that the final event is held in Hong Kong, a familiar place, it will work in our favour. We will perform more freely, and I'll definitely invite relatives and friends to come and support me."

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Event Details：

WDSF Breaking For Gold World Series – Hong Kong 2023

Date：15-16.12.2023

Venue: Queen Elizabeth Stadium, Wan Chai, Hong Kong

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