Breakdancing Declared An Olympic Sport, Fans React

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Many were surprised by the sport's upcoming inclusion in the 2024 Paris Olympic games.

Due to COVID-19, we, unfortunately, weren't able to get any Olympics this year. Instead, the Tokyo Games will be held in 2021 although they could be at risk if the pandemic doesn't get any better. Regardless, sports fans are excited about these games as three new sports are being added. These competitions include skateboarding, surfing, and even sport climbing. Now, the International Olympic Committee is trying to gear themselves up for the Paris Games in 2024, and today, it was revealed that a brand new sport is being included.

The sport in question is competitive breakdancing. Of course, breakdancing dates all the way back to the early days of hip-hop and has led to some incredible dance teams, as well as international competitions. 

Breaking's journey to becoming an Olympic sport began all the way back in 2018 at the Youth Olympics. Fans enjoyed the sport quite a bit and as a result, the IOC decided to make it an official sport for 2024. 

While many were surprised that Breaking is now in the Olympics, others were elated as it marked the recognition of a large culture on the global stage. For those who have loved breakdancing all their lives, this is certainly a huge win.


About The Author
Alexander Cole is the current editor-in-chief of HotNewHipHop. He started at HotNewHipHop back in 2018 where he began as a Sports and Sneakers writer. It was here where he began to hone his craft, putting his journalism degree from Concordia University in Montreal, Quebec, to good use. Since that time, he has documented some of the biggest stories in the hip-hop world. From the Kendrick Lamar and Drake beef to the disturbing allegations against Diddy, Alex has helped HotNewHipHop navigate large-scale stories as they happen. In 2021, he went to the Bahamas for the Big 3's Championship Game. It was here where he got to interview legendary figures like Ice Cube, Clyde Drexler, and Stephen Jackson. He has also interviewed other superstar athletes such as Antonio Brown, Damian Lillard, and Paul Pierce. This is in addition to conversations with social media provocateurs like Jake Paul, and younger respected artists like Kaycyy, Lil Tecca, and Jeleel!
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