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Olympics 2028: Will Breaking Happen Again in Los Angeles?

Breaking—also known as breakdancing—made its debut in Paris, but it’s uncertain if it will be included in LA.

The 36-year-old college professor’s performance across three round-robin battles included a kangaroo hop, a backward roll, and various contortions with her body while lying or crawling on the floor. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images) Yuasa, known as B-girl Ami, who won the gold medal in the women’s competition, expressed her disappointment that Los Angeles organizers didn’t wait to experience the energy between the athletes and the crowd at Place de la Concorde in Paris before making decisions. World DanceSport Federation president Shawn Tay echoed this sentiment, saying at a news conference on Sunday that it’s unfortunate Los Angeles didn’t get to witness the excitement surrounding breaking in Paris before making its decision.

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