From traditional to modern, the Paris Olympics 2024 is featuring hundreds of games and athletes from all over the world are showcasing their mesmerising performances. Meanwhile, a unique sport “Breaking” is going to break many stereotypes in this Olympics as it is featuring for the first time in Olympic history. Breakdancing, officially known as Breaking, will make its Olympic debut today at 4 PM. The event will start with the B-Girls Pre-Qualifier Battle, taking place at Parc Urbain.

While “breakdancing” is the more widely recognised term, the original B-Boys and B-Girls chose the term “Breaking” to reflect the essence of the dance, which first emerged during the breaks in DJ tracks. The Olympics have adopted this term to honour the culture and history of the dance and to maintain its authenticity.

Breaking began in New York in the 1970s, evolving as a dance style at block parties. By the 1980s, it had gained mainstream popularity thanks to influential groups like the Rock Steady Crew and the New York City Breakers, who are credited with pioneering some of the moves that will be showcased on the global stage over the next two days.

Though Breaking originated in New York in the 1970s, the two-day competition challenges the notion that it is purely an American sport. Competitors from over ten countries, including China, India, Ukraine, Japan, the Netherlands, and South Korea, have gathered in Paris to showcase their skills.

Google Doodle For Breaking Olympics:

Again Google came with another doodle to celebrate the newly introduced sporting event at the Paris Olympics 2024. On its search engine, Google displayed a cute doodle in which a bird breaksdancing while others are cheering her. Surely, this will allow users to know more about the Olympics breaking. 

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What is Breaking, and how does it differ from Breakdancing?

Breaking, a dynamic dance style, incorporates both standing footwork called top rock and floor movements known as down rock. It also features impressive tricks, including power moves (twists and spins) and freezes, like the popular ‘baby freeze,’ where dancers hold poses supported by their heads or hands. Be sure to catch the action at La Concorde tomorrow!

The longest-running Breaking competition globally is Battle of the Year, which has taken place annually since 1990 in Germany (originally known as the International Breakdance Cup). The World DanceSport Federation, which oversees the sport, was officially recognized by the IOC in 1997.