Breakdancing provisionally approved for 2024 olympics

The International Olympic Committee members have formally endorsed Paris officials’ request to add breakdancing to the program pending a final decision in December 2020.

“It’s important for us in our concept to put sports out of the stadiums and in the heart of the city,” Paris 2024 president Tony Estanguet says in a statement.

The proposal, which also includes surfing, climbing and skateboarding, was presented back in February. Before the final vote takes place in December 2020, organizers are now on the hunt for the perfect street venue to hold the tournament in 2024.

Breakdancing isn’t officially recognised as an official Olympic sport but the movement did make its grand debut at the 2018 Youth Olympics in Buenos Aires, Argentina.

Breaking may also appeal to 2028 Los Angeles Olympics organisers. According to IOC sports director Kit McConnell, the decision on whether L.A. will host a breakdancing portion of the Olympic games should be made in 2021.

While we wait for the verdict, the other sports Paris requested to add to its program—skateboarding, sport climbing and surfing—will all make debuts at the Summer Games in Tokyo next year.