Breakdancing or breaking makes its Olympics debut; here's all you need to know about it

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Breakdancing is kind of an artform, but has still qualified to being called a sport during the ongoing Paris Olympics 2024 and there are certain reasons for the same. This particular sport has been seen being performed on the streets of New York since the early 1960's and 70s and has since then spread across the world as a dance and art form, with numerous celebrities specializing in this particular form.

Breakdancing: A blend of art and sports

When Paris Olympics declared breakdancing as a sport here, many eyebrows were raised as Olympics is more about core sporting events than such art forms. But, this particular event has ended up becoming a complete entertainer throughout the Olympics, as athletes here in Paris are seen twisting, turning, leaping and enjoying every step, while the music plays in full volume across the venue.

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Audiences at the Paris Olympics who are viewing this breakdancing event, claim that it is a must watch, due to the amount of entertainment it offers, as if a live dance show was going on. Moreover, the performers are not only sportsmen, but ace dancers as well, making this event worth watching, due to the mix of sportsman spirit as well as the celebration of art.

How are breakdancing events judged?

Just like other events like gymnastics or skating, breakdancing events are also judged by a panel of judges, who score on the basis of the performance of the athletes, while they try to go