PARIS — Breaking — more commonly called breakdancing — is making its Olympic debut here at the 2024 Paris Games. The competition opens with the B-girls, and medals will be decided by the end of the day today. The B-boys will then close it out on Saturday.
USA TODAY Sports is bringing you everything you need to know, live updates and highlights as the competition unfolds. Follow along.
Logan Edra, known as "B-Girl Logistx," brought it. She won all nine votes in each round of her first battle against an Australian competitor, Rachael “B-Girl Raygun” Gunn. Logistx knew she had it in the bag and made the Vince Carter “it’s over” throat slas at the conclusion of the second round.
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Breaking at Olympics results, scores
Here are the round robin battle results as they come in. There are two rounds per battle, nine votes up for grabs per round.
- Lithuania’s Nicka 1 (11 votes) vs. France’s Syssy 1 (7 votes), Group B
- USA’s Logistx 2 (18) vs. Australia’s Raygun 0 (0), Group B
- Japan’s Ami 2 (17) vs. Italy’s Anti 0 (1), Group C
- China’s Ying Zi 2 (18) vs. Morocco’s Elmamouny 0 (0), Group C
- Japan’s Ayumi 1 (10) vs. Ukraine’s Stefani 1 (8), Group D
- Ukraine’s Kate 2 (15) vs. France’s Carlota 0 (3), Group D
Team Refugee athlete wears ‘Free Afghan Women’ cape
Manizha Talash, or “B-Girl Talash,” represented the Refugee Olympic Team at these Games and participated in the first battle in Olympic history during a pre-tournament qualifier. During the third round, Talash – who now resides in Spain – donned a “Free Afghan Women” cape.
The cape appeared to be a blatant violation of Rule 50 of the Olympic charter, which prohibits political protests or messaging on the field of play. The IOC, which created the Refugee Olympic Team, did not immediately reply to a request for comment. And Talash was whisked past print reporters in the mixed zone without taking questions.
"What she did on stage I think is enough," a man accompanying her said.
The Netherlands’ India Sardjoe, or “B-Girl India,” defeated Talash in the three-round pre-qualifier to eliminate the Refugee Olympic Team breaker from the competition.
Netherlands' India wins opening breaking battle
Manizha Talash, “B-Girl Talash,” represented the refugee team at these Games and participated in the first battle in Olympic history during a pre-tournament qualifier. During the third round, Talash – who now resides in Spain – donned a “Free Afghan Women” cape.
The Netherlands’ India Sardjoe, “B-Girl India,” defeated her 27-0 in the three-round event.
Snoop Dogg opens up breaking competition
The inaugural breaking competition began in a most fitting way: With Snoop Dogg banging a staff into the ground thrice. Before every event in Paris, a guest of honor is brought out to do what has is called the “les trois coups, s'il vous plait,” which directly translates to “three hits, please.” The ritual is a celebration of France’s theater culture, according to Eurosport. Snoop performed his duties with aplomb before the b-girls were introduced.
Why is breakdancing an Olympic sport?
Yes. Breaking is part of the new wave of sports that the International Olympic Committee has ushered in as part of a broader effort to appeal to younger fans and add an urban flair to the Summer Games. It follows the addition of sports such as skateboarding and surfing, which debuted at the Tokyo 2020 Olympics.
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