Breaking in the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics?

Breaking News: Breaking to be Excluded from 2028 Olympics Amid Raygun Controversy

The buzz around breaking at the Paris 2024 Olympics took the world by storm, especially when Australian b-girl Raygun’s performance sparked a wave of viral memes online. Despite scoring zero points with her controversial “kangaroo dance,” Raygun, also known as Rachael Gunn, stood by her routine, claiming all her moves were original and rooted in creativity.

However, recent social media posts have stirred rumors that breaking will not be featured in the upcoming 2028 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles, with some even suggesting that Raygun’s performance played a role in its removal from the program.

The Burning Question: Will Breaking be Absent from the 2028 Olympics?

Verified sources have confirmed that breaking will indeed not be part of the 2028 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles. Contrary to online speculation, Raygun’s Paris performance did not directly lead to the sport’s exclusion from the upcoming Games.

Uncovering the Truth

Months before the Paris Games, the World DanceSport Federation (WDSF) announced that the Los Angeles Olympics organizing committee did not propose breaking for the 2028 lineup. The decision to exclude breaking was part of a strategic move to showcase quintessential American sports alongside global favorites, with careful consideration given to the sport, its athletes, and fans.

While the WDSF expressed disappointment with the outcome, they remain optimistic about breaking’s potential inclusion in the 2032 Olympics in Brisbane, Australia. However, conflicting views within the sport suggest that this may be a challenging feat to achieve.

What’s New at the 2028 L.A. Olympics?

Although breaking won’t make a comeback, the 2028 Olympics will feature five sports that were absent from Paris, including cricket, flag football, baseball/softball, lacrosse, and squash. Flag football and squash will be making their Olympic debut, while cricket and lacrosse return to the Olympic stage after many years.

It’s clear that the Olympic lineup undergoes constant evolution, with sports being added or removed based on various criteria. As we await the 2028 spectacle, one thing is certain – the spirit of competition and sportsmanship will continue to thrive on the global stage.