Google Doodle celebrates the debut of Breaking at the Paris Olympics 2024
Breaking, also known as breakdancing, is a dynamic and acrobatic style of street dance that will make its Olympic debut at the Paris 2024 Summer Games. Originating in the Bronx, New York City, during the 1970s, breaking is characterised by its energetic movements, intricate footwork, spins, and impressive gravity-defying freezes.
With the advancement of sports and games, the Olympics are also evolving to include new and exciting events that showcase the talents of athletes worldwide.
In the 2024 Paris Olympics, breaking has been added as an official event, bringing a fresh and dynamic element to the games.
Breakdancing, often known as Breaking, will make its Olympic debut at 4 p.m. tomorrow. It will start with the B-Girls Pre-Qualifier Battle in Parc Urbain.
Breaking and Breakdancing: What's the Difference?
Breaking, also known as breakdancing, is a dynamic and acrobatic style of street dance that will make its Olympic debut at the Paris 2024 Summer Games. Originating in the Bronx, New York City, during the 1970s, breaking is characterised by its energetic movements, intricate footwork, spins, and impressive gravity-defying freezes.
The inclusion of breaking in the Olympics is part of the International Olympic Committee's efforts to modernise the Games and attract a younger audience. In the competition, athletes, known as "b-boys" and "b-girls," will face off in battles judged on criteria such as creativity, technique, and musicality.
The Olympic format will showcase both solo and team events, highlighting the artistic and athletic prowess of dancers from around the world. Breaking's introduction to the Olympics is a significant milestone for the dance community, bringing global recognition to this vibrant and culturally rich form of expression.
Paris Olympics 2024 Breaking: 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 |
Paris Olympics 2024: Judges and Hosts
Here's the table of the judges for the breaking competition for the Paris 2024 Summer Olympics:
| Role | Country | Code | Name |
| IF Delegate | Germany | GER | SONYI Markus |
| Chair | Chinese Taipei | TPE | BOJIN |
| Head Judge | Slovakia | SVK | MGBILITY |
| DJ | Poland | POL | PLASH ONE |
| United States of America | USA | FLEG | |
| Host | France | FRA | MALIK |
| Portugal | POR | MAX | |
| Judges | Japan | JPN | KAZUHIRO |
| Germany | GER | FROST | |
| United States of America | USA | MOY | |
| Brazil | BRA | MIGAZ | |
| Spain | ESP | JESS | |
| People's Republic of China | CHN | KOWLOON | |
| Republic of Korea | KOR | VIRUS | |
| France | FRA | DOM-K | |
| Ukraine | UKR | INTACT |
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