Breaking at the Paris 2024 Olympics: A Breakdown
Event Details
The breaking competition at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games will feature two events: one for men and one for women. Each event will consist of 16 B-Boys and 16 B-Girls, competing for gold, silver, and bronze medals.
Schedule
The breaking competition will take place from August 9th to 10th, 2024, at the Place de la Concorde in Paris.
The schedule for the events is as follows:
- August 9th: Men's and women's preliminary rounds
- August 10th: Men's and women's finals
Format
The breaking competition will be held in a knockout format, with the top eight B-Boys and B-Girls from the preliminary rounds advancing to the finals.
In the finals, the athletes will compete in head-to-head battles, with the winner of each battle advancing to the next round.
Qualification
Athletes will qualify for the Paris 2024 Olympics through a series of qualifying events, including the World Breaking Championships and the Continental Breaking Championships.
The qualification process will begin in 2023 and will run until June 2024.
Legacy
The inclusion of breaking in the Paris 2024 Olympics is a significant milestone for the sport, which is gaining increasing popularity around the world.
The Games will provide a global stage for breaking and help to raise its profile even further.
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