Oman-based team qualifies for world hip hop competition

Muscat: A group of dancers based in Oman are all set to take part World Hip Hop International competition in United States next week. The Kings United Muscat team, a dynamic and highly skilled dance troupe, consisting of six young talents (Tejaswini Shakhile, Shihan Shetty, Shubhra Buranpur, Jhanvi Prakash, Shaurya Sonavale and Veer Gupta), will take part on the global stage at the World Hip Hop International (HHI) competition. The prestigious event will take place from August 4 to 9, 2024, in Phoenix, Arizona, drawing top hip-hop dance performers from around the world. Historic opportunityThis marks another milestone for Kings United Muscat, as it is their first opportunity to compete at the junior level at the HHI, often dubbed the “Olympics of Hip Hop Dance.” The team has been diligently preparing for this moment, perfecting their routines and pushing their physical limits to ensure they can compete with the best in the world. However, the first appearance of Kings United Muscat to world dance championships happened in 2022 when the group of 9 young performers participated in one of the toughest dance competition. Out of 62 countries which were participating in the varsity category, Kings United Oman stood 32nd in...