The world of sport is buzzing with excitement and debate as breaking – a competitive form of breakdancing – prepares to make its Olympic debut at the Paris 2024 Games.
Rising out of the Bronx in the late 1970s, breaking sees competitors – referred to as b-boys and b-girls – combine acrobatic movements, quick footwork, floor moves, and a hip-hop soundtrack.
The Paris 2024 Olympic Committee is said to have included breaking, as well as skateboarding, sport climbing and BMX freestyle, in a bid to attract new and younger audiences. However, the inclusion of breaking has divided opinions, with critics questioning whether it is a sport and has a place at the Olympics.
In a new video, Loughborough University’s Professor Claire Warden, an expert in performance and physical culture, shares her thoughts on the inclusion of breaking at the Olympics.
Source – Loughborough University