Breaking enters Olympic stage at Paris 2024

A new era for the urban dance sport

Breaking, or breakdancing, is making its way from The Bronx to the Olympic stage in Paris in 2024.

The breaking competition at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games comprises two eventsone for men and one for women. Each event will feature 16 B-Boys and 16 B-Girls competing in a single-elimination bracket.

The breaking competition will take place on a custom-designed stage at Place de la Concorde in Paris. The stage will be surrounded by a 360-degree audience, creating an immersive experience for the athletes and spectators alike.

Breaking is a physically demanding sport that requires strength, agility, and coordination. The dancers perform a variety of moves, including spins, flips, and jumps, to the beat of the music. Breaking is also a highly expressive art form, and the dancers often use their movements to tell a story or convey a message.

The inclusion of breaking in the Olympic Games is a testament to the growing popularity of the sport. Breaking is now practiced in over 100 countries around the world, and it is estimated that there are over 1 million breakers worldwide.

The Olympic debut of breaking is sure to be a memorable event. The dancers will be competing for the first-ever Olympic gold medals in breaking, and they will be showcasing their incredible skills to the world.

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