Top Hong Kong breakdancer urges government to increase funding in Olympics bid
- Sze Ka-yam – better known as B-Boy C Plus – calls on officials to establish a base for Hong Kong’s squad so they can train together and share ideas
- ‘We are not asking for a lot of money – just enough so we can train full-time and make a breakthrough,’ Sze says
One of Hong Kong’s top breakdancers has urged the government to help the city’s squad realise their Paris 2024 Olympics dreams by increasing funding so they can train full time.
Sze Ka-yam – better known as B-Boy C Plus – finished in 50th place at his debut World Championships in South Korea last month, putting him 83rd on the Olympics qualifier ranking list.
The Seoul event was part of the Breaking for Gold (BFG) series, which started in July and is the first step on the road to Paris. Athletes compete for rankings points to move on to a three-event Olympic qualifying series in 2024.
But 29-year-old part-time handicraft designer Sze has called on officials to give their full support to the city’s breakers looking to reach their first Games.
“I know most of the B-Boys and B-Girls have given up most of their working hours to breaking, but we still need to make a living,” said Sze, who began in the sport aged 16.
“We are not asking for a lot of money, just enough to train full-time and have enough funding to compete in the BFG to make a breakthrough.”
