"India" Creates History in the Paris Olympics 2024 Breakdancing Competition

India Makes a Mark: Breakdancing Breakthrough at Paris Olympics 2024

Written by: Supriya Kadu

Edited by: Omkar Devadkar

Last Updated: 2024-08-14 06:57:43

Summary: In the inaugural match of the women's break dancing event, Dutch athlete 'India' defeats B-girl Talash, a member of the refugee squad.

India's hopes of winning gold at the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris ended when Neeraj Chopra won a silver medal in the javelin throw final. In the sport of breaking, however, 'India' has achieved a remarkable turn of events.

The nation's name resounded across the arena, but an unexpected discovery was made as the dust settled. India did not send any athletes to compete in the 2024 Summer Olympics. Rather, the 'India' B-girl that garnered media attention is 18-year-old India Sardjoe from the Hague, Netherlands.

In the inaugural match of the women's breaking event, Dutch athlete 'India' defeats B-girl Talash, a member of the refugee squad. After that, she was placed in Group A alongside competitors from Portugal, China, and the US.

India Sardjoe went by her real name as her stage name, unlike most other b-girls and b-boys. She created history by being the first person ever to win an Olympic break dance competition.

The mystery surrounding India's involvement in breaking at the Paris Olympics has now been cleared up; the nation fielded 117 competitors in a variety of sports and won six medals total—five bronze and one silver. The following nations competed in breaking at the 2024 Summer Parsi Olympics: China, Japan, France, Lithuania, and the United States.

What is breaking?

The energetic dancing form known as "breaking" originated in the US in the 1970s. It originated in the Bronx, New York, the home of hip-hop culture and the epicenter of block parties. Acrobatic moves, quick footwork, and the crucial role DJs and MCs play in energizing the crowd during clashes are all hallmarks of breaking. Breaking became popular worldwide in the 1990s, thanks to international competitions that attracted attention from hip-hop enthusiasts and other audiences.