“Why introduce it in the first place?” - Fans react to Breaking being removed from Los Angeles Olympics 2028
Fans had mixed reactions as Breaking, which was introduced at the recently concluded Paris Olympics 2024, will not be a part of the Los Angeles Olympics in 2028.
Notably, Breaking was initially part of the Youth Olympic Games 2018 in Argentina. With the sport achieving a good viewership, it was also included at the Paris Olympics 2024. Japan secured the gold medal in the B-Girls event while Canada bagged the gold in the B-Boys event.
Upon hearing the news of its exclusion, some fans questioned the decision to include the sport in the first place, while others expressed that they would miss its presence at the mega event. A few fans specifically questioned the rationale behind adding Breaking as a sport.
“Why introduce it in the first place?” a user questioned.
“A travesty that breaking isn’t gonna be in the 2028 LA Olympics. This is an incredible watch,” a user wrote.
“Can't believe Breaking has been pulled from the #Olympics 2028 in L.A. It's such an L.A. event so I was surprised to see it leaving the events schedule in 4 years time,” another tweet read.
“Is it too late for LA to change their mind and include breaking in 2028 cus that was super fun and wholesome and impressive to watch,” a tweet read.
“Is it true that Breaking isn’t going to be part of Los Angeles 2028? That’s such a shame, it’s been such fun to watch at #Paris2024,” another user stated.
“Thank goodness breaking won’t be in the 2028 LA Olympics,” a tweet read.
“Never knew breakdancing was a type of sport. Interesting,” another user stated.
“Whoever thought it was a good idea in the first place should be in jail,” a user joked.
Cricket to replace Breaking at LA 2028 Olympics
The Los Angeles Olympics in 2028 will feature the return of cricket. It’s worth noting that the game of cricket will make its comeback to the Games after 128 years. The last time it was part of the Olympics was in 1900. It will be played in a T20 format.
Interestingly, the decision to exclude Breaking from LA Olympics 2028 was taken well before the start of the Paris Olympics 2024.
Alongside cricket, the other sports added to the LA Olympics 2028 are Flag football, baseball, softball, squash, and lacrosse.