The explosive and acrobatic street dance form known as “breaking,” or breakdancing, will make its Olympic debut in the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris. The explosive moves, skillful footwork, spins, and incredible gravity-defying freezes that define breaking originated in the Bronx of New York City in the 1970s.
The Olympics are changing to include new and interesting activities that highlight the talents of athletes from throughout the world, just as sports and games are progressing.
Breaking has been introduced to the Olympic program for the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris, adding a new and exciting aspect to the games.
Tomorrow at 4 p.m., breakdancing, also referred to as “breaking,” will make its Olympic 2024 debut. The B-Girls Pre-Qualifier Battle in Parc Urbain will kick things off.
What’s the Difference Between Breaking and Breakdancing?
The explosive and acrobatic street dance form known as “breaking,” or breakdancing, will make its Olympic Games debut in the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris. The explosive moves, skillful footwork, spins, and incredible gravity-defying freezes that define breaking originated in the Bronx of New York City in the 1970s.
As part of its efforts to modernize the Games and draw in a younger audience, the International Olympic Committee has decided to include breaking sport in the Olympics. The competitors referred to as “b-boys” and “b-girls,” will compete against one another in events that are scored according to musicality, technique, and inventiveness.
Dancers from all over the world will be showcasing their creative and athletic abilities via both solo and team contests in the Olympic style. The inclusion of breaking in the Summer Olympics is a huge turning point for the dance community as it gives this colorful and culturally diverse form of expression international prominence.
Breaking Olympics 2024 Schedule & Results
B-Girls (9 August)
| Event | Time |
| Round Robin | 09:00 |
| Pre-Qualifier Battle | 09:00 |
| Quarterfinals | 13:00 |
| Semifinals | 13:45 |
| Finals | 14:15 |
B-Boys (10 August)
| Event | Time |
| Round Robin | 09:00 |
| Pre-Qualifier Battle | 09:00 |
| Quarterfinals | 13:00 |
| Semifinals | 13:45 |
| Finals | 14:15 |
Breaking Olympics 2024 Athletes List
When breaking makes its Olympic debut in 2024, 80 athletes will compete for the chance to dance. The best 14 breakers, seven women and seven men will earn a historic quota for the next Olympic Games.
| B-Boys | B-Girls |
|---|---|
| B-Boy Tawfiq (MAR) | B-Girl Midian Leah (RSA) |
| B-Boy Chakib (ALG) | B-Girl Courtnae Paul (RSA) |
| B-Boy Zoo (ALG) | B-Girl Alma (MAR) |
| B-Boy Menno (NED) | B-Girl Stefani (UKR) |
| B-Boy Lee (NED) | B-Girl Syssy (FRA) |
| B-Boy Lil Zoo (AUT) | B-Girl Anti (ITA) |
| B-Boy Jeffro (USA) | B-Girl Luma (COL) |
| B-Boy Gravity (USA) | B-Girl Logistx (USA) |
| B-Boy Wing (KOR) | B-Girl Ayumi (JPN) |
| B-Boy X-Rain (CHN) | B-Girl Ami (JPN) |
| B-Boy Lithe-ing (CHN) | B-Girl Kate (UKR) |
| B-Boy Mighty Jimm (BEL) | B-Girl Madmax (BEL) |
| B-Boy Alvin (COL) | B-Girl Jilou (GER) |
| B-Boy Kid Karam (GBR) | B-Girl Senorita Carlota (FRA) |
| B-Boy Lussy Sky (UKR) | B-Girl Paulina (POL) |
| B-Boy Hongten (KOR) | B-Girl Ying Zi (CHN) |
| B-Boy Benmx (AUS) | B-Girl Molly (AUS) |
| B-Boy Kid Tek (AUS) | B-Girl Hannah (AUS) |
| B-Boy Mighty Duck (AUS) | B-Girl G-Clef (AUS) |
| B-Boy Matita (CHI) | B-Girl La Vix (USA) |
| B-Boy Amir (KAZ) | B-Girl Riko (JPN) |
| B-Boy Issin (JPN) | B-Girl Vanessa (POR) |
| B-Boy Lagaet (FRA) | B-Girl Fresh Bella (KOR) |
| B-Boy Kuzya (UKR) | B-Girl Alessandrina (ITA) |
| B-Boy Wigor (POL) | B-Girl Tiff (CAN) |
| B-Boy XAK (ESP) | B-Girl Emma (CAN) |
| B-Boy Hiro10 (JPN) | B-Girl Swami (MEX) |
| B-Boy Sunni (GBR) | B-Girl Furia (ESP) |
| B-Boy Quake (TPE) | B-Girl Camine (BEL) |
| B-Boy Daniel (NOR) | B-Girl Starry (KOR) |
| B-Boy Sheku (GBR) | B-Girl Nadia (ISR) |
| B-Boy Khalil (FRA) | B-Girl Sarah Bee (FRA) |
| B-Boy Kill (KOR) | B-Girl Pauline (GER) |
| B-Boy Tirock (BEL) | B-Girl Spidergirl (ITA) |
| B-Boy Leony (BRA) | B-Girl Kim (UKR) |
| B-Boy Neosan (FRA) | B-Girl Raw Law (ESP) |
| B-Boy JwFresh (CHN) | B-Girl Ziyan (CHN) |
| B-Boy Noris (HUN) | B-Girl Csenge (HUN) |
| Universality: B-Boy Peter Giwi Kal (PNG) | Universality: B-Girl Jeanny (TOG) |
| Universality: B-Boy Edison (ESA) | Universality: B-Girl Tris Naomi (GHA) |
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