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All-queer dance collective Femme MNL has emerged as the Megacrew Division gold medalist at the 2026 Hip Hop International World Championship. Photo courtesy of Femme MNL

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Femme MNL wins gold in world hip hop championship 2026

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<div><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1785656473054FEMME MNL.jpg" style="width:960px" class="fr-fic fr-dib" width="960"/>All-queer dance collective Femme MNL has emerged as the Megacrew Division gold medalist at the 2026 Hip Hop International World Championship. Photo courtesy of Femme MNL</div>The World Hip Hop International 2026 just concluded and the Philippines together with Japan dominated the awards. TheThe Philippines, represented by 10 groups across six divisions, won five trophies including a bronze for Miriam College&#x27;s Sayawatha Jr. in the Junior Division.In the Adult Division, the Philippines took two trophies: third place for Folkjumpers and gold for HQ.The Philippines also dominated the Megacrew Divison with Femme MNL taking home the first place, followed by The Crew in the silver spot.Here&#x27;s the complete list of winners:<div>Junior Division </div>Gold: Breakfast - FranceSilver: Monsoon - JapanBronze: Sayawatha Jr. - Philippines<div>Varsity Division</div>Gold: Swagganauts - New ZealandSilver: Kana Boon - JapanBronze: Gemi9 - ThailandAdult DivisionGold: HQ - PhilippinesSilver: Woodpecker - JapanBronze: Folkjumpers - Philippines<div>Minicrew Division</div>Gold: 1Dub1 - JapanSilver: Bumpy - JapanBronze: The Power Music Dance - Brazil <div>JV Megacrew Division </div>Gold: JB Star - JapanSilver: Young ID - New Zealand Bronze: Chapkids - USA<div>Megacrew Division</div>Gold: Femme MNL - PhilippinesSilver: The Crew - PhilippinesBronze: The Jukebox - Mexico

The Philippines won five trophies in the World Hip Hop International 2026.