All About Breaking At The Paris 2024 Olympics

As many as 22 days are left for the start of the much-awaited 2024 Paris Olympics. The 33rd edition of the Summer Olympic Games is set to be held in Paris from July 26 to August 11 this year. Paris Olympics 2024 will showcase 32 sports, including the 28 "core" Olympic sports and the addition of breaking, skateboarding, surfing, and sports climbing. Breaking is set to make its Olympic debut in the Paris 2024 Olympics, with 16 B-boys and 16 B-girls competing in the inaugural tournament. Ahead of the Summer Olympic Games 2024, here's a look at the basics of the sport.

Everything you need to know about Breaking at the 2024 Summer Olympics

Breaking is an urban dance form that originated in the United States in the 1970s. Breaking originates in hip-hop culture and initially appeared at lively block parties in the Bronx borough of New York. This dance style is known for its acrobatic movements, stylized footwork, and the crucial roles of the DJ and the master of ceremonies during battles. International competitions in the 1990s popularized the dance form among hip-hop communities and the general public. The breaking competition at the Paris Olympics includes events for both male and female athletes. 16 Breaking Boys and 16 Breaking Girls will participate in solo battles, showcasing their dazzling skills. 

Athletes will perform a variety of power moves such as windmills, the 6-step, and freezes. They will adjust their style and improvise to the DJ's music to impress the judges and win the first Olympic Breaking medals. Breakdancing stole the show at the 2018 Summer Youth Olympic Games in Buenos Aires, Argentina. Over 1 million viewers watched the mesmerizing dance competition showcasing head-spinning and back-flipping moves. Talking about the latest Summer Olympics, breakdancing has been included in the main Olympic stage for the 2024 Summer Olympics. Both break dancing competitions will be held at Concorde, which is a famous Parisian square on August 9 and 10.