From breakdancing to lucky losers format: Here's what is new at Paris Olympics 2024

The Olympics is the largest sporting platform of all, and the 2024 Paris Olympics will include a few new disciplines. Some sports that made their debuts at the last Olympic Games in Tokyo will return.

Some other sports have had their formats changed, presenting new obstacles to participants. The Paris Olympics will feature a number of disciplines, including track and field and swimming.

Breaking has made a comeback

Breaking, often known as breakdancing, is the sole new sport added to the competition | Image: Canva

Breaking, often known as breakdancing, is the sole new sport added to the competition. Breaking began as a form of dance and has now evolved into a competitive international sport.

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It first debuted at the 2018 Youth Olympic Games in Buenos Aires and is now part of the roster for the Paris Games. Interestingly, breaking has been confirmed as not being present at the 2028 Olympics in Los Angeles.

The kayak cross will also debut in Paris in 2024

The kayak cross is a new format that will debut in Paris in 2024 | Image: Canva

The kayak cross is a new format that will debut in Paris in 2024, under the banner of canoe slalom. In this arrangement, four athletes compete against one another from a ramp over the sea. It's also the first time that canoeists will compete against each other rather than merely the clock.

The surfing events for Paris 2024 will take place 9,000 miles away in Tahiti, a French Polynesian island. Tahiti is a gorgeous island in the Pacific Ocean that will host the Olympic Surfing Games this summer.

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The unusual 3x3 basketball, skateboarding, and sport climbing competitions make a comeback. The latter's total number of participants will increase from 40 to 68.

'Lucky loser' format is also back

If competitors do not qualify for the semifinals in track and field events ranging from 200m to 1500m (including hurdles) in Paris 2024, they will be given another chance. A repechage heat will provide a second chance, paving the door for some "lucky losers".

For the first time ever, males will compete in the artistic swimming category. A new class has been introduced to women's boxing, while one class has been removed from men's competitions.

Lucky loser format is back | Image: X

Weightlifting classes have been decreased from 14 to 10 in total. Finally, in shooting, the mixed skeet team event will take over the mixed team trap events.

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