Breaking Olympics: Break Dancing Debuts at Paris Summer Games 2024; Full Schedule, How To Watch Live Stream and More, Know About the Newest Sport at Olympics

Breaking is set to shine at the 2024 Paris Olympics, marking its Olympic debut. Originating from the Bronx in the 1970s, this dance style has evolved into a competitive sport, with international events dating back to the 1990s. Breaking first appeared at the 2018 Youth Olympic Games in Buenos Aires and has now been included in the Paris 2024 lineup, alongside sports climbing, skateboarding, and surfing. Here’s what you need to know about Breaking at the Paris 2024 Olympics. Breaking Olympics Google Doodle: Search Engine Giant Shares Special Artwork for Paris Games 2024.

A Brief About the Breaking at Paris Olympics

The competition will feature 16 men and 16 women (known as B-Boys and B-Girls). The format includes a round robin stage followed by quarterfinals, semifinals, and medal battles. Each battle is a best-of-three, one-on-one contest, lasting about one minute per round. After one breaker completes their routine, the opponent immediately begins their performance in a head-to-head format.

A panel of nine judges will evaluate the performances based on six criteria: creativity, personality, technique, variety, performativity, and musicality. Performativity and creativity are the most critical, accounting for 60% of the score, while the remaining 40% is divided among the other categories.

All You Need To Know About Breaking

When To Watch Breaking

Breaking will take place on August 9 and 10, 2024, during the Paris Games. The preliminary battles start at 10 a.m. ET, with the finals scheduled to begin at 2 p.m. ET on both days.

Venue To Watch Breaking

The event will be hosted at La Concorde, the venue for urban sports in Paris. Set against the backdrop of the Champs-Elysées, the competition will feature a DJ providing the soundtrack, creating an energetic atmosphere where athletes must showcase their ability to adapt and improvise.

Where To Watch Breaking Live Stream

For livestreaming, you can check the list of local broadcaster here.

For India, the competition will livestream at JioCinema, the official OTT platform of Viacom 18. You can watch free livestreaming online on the Jio Cinema app and website.

Breaking Stars To Watch at the Paris Olympics

The men’s Breaking event at the Paris 2024 Olympics promises to be fiercely competitive, with many athletes in contention for the podium.

The gold medal race is expected to be between world champion Victor, former world champion Phil Wizard, and Asian champion Shigekix. These top competitors have been closely matched in major international events, and it will be intriguing to see who emerges victorious.

However, other strong contenders include crowd favourite Dany Dann from the host nation, Shigekix’s fellow countryman Hiro10, the unpredictable Amir, as well as continental medallists Lithe-Ing, Hongten, and Jeffro.

In the women’s competition, the battle will be just as intense. Japanese breakers Ami and Ayumi, world champion Nicka, and 671 from the People’s Republic of China are all strong contenders vying for top honours on the podium.

Breaking at the Paris 2024 Olympics is set to be an electrifying event, with top athletes from around the world bringing their A-game to the floor. Don’t miss the chance to witness this exciting sport as it continues to captivate audiences worldwide.

(The above story first appeared on LatestLY on Aug 09, 2024 10:20 AM IST. For more news and updates on politics, world, sports, entertainment and lifestyle, log on to our website latestly.com).