The Paris 2024 Games promise to be a milestone in the history of the Olympic Games and sport, both because they are returning to France 100 years after the last edition in this country in 1924, and because the range of sports is being expanded. This reflects global trends in habits and lifestyles, such as the adoption of free-style and creative sports, such as break dancing and skateboarding.

Breaking dance

The inclusion of this sport undoubtedly best reflects the paradigm shift in physical activity—nowadays, physical exercise is not limited to sports and encompasses other activities such as dance. Although in breaking dance competitions (or battles) b-boys and b-girls compete for titles in groups and solo, in the Olympic Games it will be an individual competition.

Sport climbing

This sport made its debut at the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games and secured its place in Paris thanks to its popularity with the public. In competitive climbing, athletes must demonstrate strength, agility, and strategy, which are assessed in terms of speed, bouldering, and difficulty.

Skateboarding

Skateboarding also made its Olympic debut at the Tokyo 2020 Games and remains part of the program for the Paris Games. Athletes will compete in street and park events.

Surfing

Here is another sport that remains an Olympic event after being included for the first time in the Tokyo Games.

3×3 basketball

3×3 basketball is a faster, more intense, and more dynamic version of traditional basketball, attracting more and more players and fans. It was at the Tokyo Games that 3×3 basketball made its debut as an Olympic sport and, like surfing, skateboarding, and sport climbing, it will remain in the Paris Games thanks to its popularity with the public, especially younger audiences.

The 2024 Paris Olympic Games will breathe new life into this competition, attracting a wider, younger, and more diverse audience, increasing its impact on sports worldwide, and keeping the Olympic flame burning—a symbol of purity, friendship, reason, and peace, and the link between gods and men.

If you enjoyed this article, keep following us. Here on the blog or on social media, Tributus is always close to you. If you have any suggestions or would like to get to know us and our our catalog, don't hesitate to contact us.

Images © All rights reserved