Breaking Olympic Games Paris

Breaking News at the 2024 Paris Olympics: Everything You Need to Know

Breaking made its official debut at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games, marking a milestone in the history of hip-hop and urban sports. This discipline, born in the street culture of New York in the 1970s, has evolved into a high-performance competition that will now be part of the world's most important sporting event.

In this article, we'll explore the competition, rules, scoring criteria, and the impact of this historic event on breaking culture.

The Breaking Road to the Olympic Games

Breaking was included in the Paris 2024 program after its successful debut at the Buenos Aires 2018 Youth Olympic Games, where the discipline surprised the world with its energy and spectacularity.

The incorporation of breaking into the Olympic Games is part of the International Olympic Committee's (IOC) strategy to attract new generations, including urban and street culture sports such as skateboarding, climbing, and BMX.

Following their acceptance, various qualifying competitions were held around the world to determine which bboys and bgirls would have the opportunity to compete in Paris 2024.

Competition Format in Paris 2024

The breaking tournament at the Olympic Games will have two categories:

  • Bboys (male category)
  • Bgirls (female category)

1. Number of Participants

  • 16 bboys y 16 bgirls will compete for the gold medal.
  • The athletes have been selected through qualifying tournaments organized by the World Dance Sport Federation (WDSF).

2. Competition Format

  • First the competition will be in format one on one (1vs1).
  • Then they will be carried out elimination battles where participants advance to the grand finale.
  • Finally, in each round, the bboys and bgirls will perform their rounds in response to the opponent's movements, following the classic breaking battle format.

3. Scoring Criteria

First, the judges will evaluate the performance of each bboy and bgirl based on the following aspects using a scoring system:

  • Technique – Difficulty level of movements, execution and body control.
  • Creativity – Originality and unique style in the interpretation of movements.
  • Musicality – Ability to adapt to music and synchronize movements with the rhythm.
  • Stage Presence – Attitude, confidence, and ability to connect with the public and judges.
  • Variety of Styles – Use of different breaking elements such as footwork, power moves, freezes and toprocks.

Classification and Featured Participants

To ensure the participation of the world's best bboys and bgirls, global qualifying events have been organized, including:

  • WDSF World Championships
  • Olympic Qualifying Series
  • Continental and national events

Additionally, some of the most renowned bboys and bgirls on the circuit have secured their spots at Paris 2024, raising expectations about who will take home gold in this first Olympic edition of breaking.

Impact of Breaking on the Olympic Games

The inclusion of breaking in the Olympic Games marks a before and after in the history of urban dance. This not only brings the discipline to a global audience, but also opens new opportunities for dancers, including:

  • Greater recognition at the sporting level 🏆
  • Greater investment and sponsorship for athletes and breaking events 💰
  • Expansion of hip-hop culture to a wider audience 🎶

Although some breaking purists have debated whether the original spirit of the culture will be affected by Olympic regulation, most of the community celebrates this major step toward the professionalization of breaking.

How to Follow Breaking in Paris 2024

If you want to watch the first-ever breaking competition at the Olympic Games, here are the key details:

📅 Competition dates: August 9 and 10, 2024
📍 Location: Place de la Concorde, Paris (an open-air urban venue designed for urban sports at these Games).
📺 Transmission: Live on official networks that broadcast the Olympic Games, such as the Olympic Channel and each country's streaming platforms.

Conclusion

The Breaking in Paris 2024 It's a historic moment for hip-hop and urban dance culture. Their debut at the Olympic Games will not only elevate the competition to a new level, but will also serve as an inspiration for future generations of bboys and bgirls around the world.

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See you on the track! 🔥👊