SINGAPORE – A lion dance troupe from Singapore has emerged victorious in the 14th Genting World Lion Dance Championship on Sunday, breaking a 13-year streak held by Malaysian troupes.
A total of 36 teams from across the world, including Myanmar, China and the US, competed on Sunday (Aug 6) afternoon in the finals of the three-day championship, organised by Resorts World Genting in Malaysia.
Singapore's Yi Wei Athletic Association sent two teams to the battle of the Chinese mystical beasts. Its Team B secured victory with 9.73 points, while its Team A came in third with a score of 9.58.
According to the report, the champion will receive US$15,000 (S$20,000) in cash, while the first and second runners-up will receive US$8,000 and US$5,000 respectively.
The competition returned in 2023 after a four-year break due to the Covid-19 pandemic.
The Straits Times has reached out to Resorts World Genting and Yi Wei Athletic Association for comment.
Source from Asiaone News
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