Did breakdancing at the Olympics prove to be a one-time event?

The 2024 Olympics in Paris brought a new addition to the competition - breakdancing. As expected, the response from fans and non-fans of this dance form, originating from hip-hop, was mixed. However, it has been announced that breakdancing will not be a part of the 2028 Olympics. This is just one of the changes that we can expect to see in four years.

According to NBC News, there will be a few changes in the upcoming games as athletes from all over the world gather to compete against the best of the best. The 2028 Olympics will be held in Los Angeles, marking the first time since 1996 that the games will take place on American soil. While this year's Olympics showcased breakdancing on a global stage, it has actually been a part of hip-hop culture since its inception. But for the 2028 games, breakdancing has been left off the schedule.

The decision to exclude breakdancing from the 2028 Olympics was made by the LA28 organizing committee, according to the World DanceSport Federation. Starting with the Tokyo 2020 Olympics, the host country now has the power to choose which new sports will be included in their edition of the games. This rule was set by the International Olympic Committee, the governing body of the Olympics. While Paris chose to include breakdancing, Los Angeles has decided to add baseball-softball, cricket, flag football, lacrosse, and squash to their lineup for 2028.

IOC Sports Director Kit McConnell explained, "It's up to each local organizing committee to determine which additional sports fit with their vision of the Games. Obviously, breaking fits very clearly with Paris' vision of a youth-focused urban engagement." This statement gives us hope that breakdancing may make a comeback in the Olympics when it is held in Brisbane, Australia, in 2032. Perhaps the addition of these new sports in Los Angeles will open up an opportunity for the hip-hop art form to return in eight years' time.

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