Los Angeles 2028 opposes the inclusion of breakdancing

Los Angeles 2028: The Breaking is not welcome

One of the largest cities in America, called by many "the city of angels", has a piece of news that is making waves in the sports world: Los Angeles 2028 decided to say no to breaking. This global event marks a time when the city is preparing to host the Olympic Games for the third time in its history.

A rejection of breaking for 2028

Very recently, the International Olympic Committee (IOC) announced the addition of breaking, or breakdance, in the program of the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris. However, the situation seems to be different in the case of the Olympic Games Los Angeles 2028. The organizers expressed their intention not to include this discipline in their games, which sparked a wave of varied reactions.

The reasons for this decision

The reason for this decision was not explicitly revealed by the organizers. Some speculate that they would like to focus on more "traditional" sports, while others believe it could be due to budget restrictions. Whatever the reason, the decision still caused some disappointment in the community of breaking, who saw this inclusion as a significant step forward for the recognition of their sport.

The reaction of the breakdance community

The announcement was met with great surprise within the breakdance community. Many see this rejection as a step backwards for the breaking, which took years to be recognized as an Olympic sport. Some dancers and fans have expressed disappointment, while others still hope the decision can be reversed.

What’s next for Los Angeles 2028

Despite the controversy surrounding the exclusion of breaking, preparations for Los Angeles 2028 are continuing vigorously. It remains to be seen how this decision will influence future Olympic Games and what the fate of breaking will be in subsequent editions. In any case, it is important to emphasize that each host city has the privilege of deciding which sports will be included and excluded from their Olympic program, reflecting their local culture, traditions and sporting preferences.