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New events added to Paris Olympics: breakdancing, skateboarding, rock climbing, and surfing

Release time：2024-07-23 20:21:34 Source：Paris 2024 Olympics

The 142nd IOC General Assembly, held on July 23, 2023, in Paris, marked a significant milestone for the upcoming 2024 Paris Olympics. This event, known officially as the 33rd Summer Olympic Games, will be hosted in Paris from July 26 to August 11, 2024. With 32 major events and 329 minor events, the Games will commence with some competitions starting as early as July 24. Notably, this edition will be Paris' third time hosting the Summer Olympics, making it the second city in history to achieve this feat, following London. The Paris Olympics are set to be a landmark event with a strong emphasis on sustainability, aiming to halve the carbon emissions compared to the 2012 London and 2016 Rio Olympics.

The Paris Olympics will introduce four exciting new sports: breakdancing, skateboarding, rock climbing, and surfing. These additions reflect a shift towards youth-oriented and urban-inspired activities. Breakdancing, making its Olympic debut, will showcase "one-on-one" dance battles, where B-boys and B-girls will compete through a series of dynamic moves, judged on their creativity and skill. Skateboarding, which first appeared in the Tokyo Olympics, will continue to thrill audiences with its street and park events. Athletes will perform gravity-defying tricks on urban-inspired courses, maintaining the sport's authentic street style. Rock climbing, already a popular competitive sport, will be split into separate speed and combined events. Speed climbing, in particular, promises high-octane excitement as athletes race side-by-side up a vertical wall. Surfing will also return, bringing the thrill of riding waves to the Olympic stage, highlighting athletes' agility and connection with nature.

The Paris Olympics will feature numerous innovative facilities and engaging events designed to enhance the overall experience for athletes and spectators alike. Reflecting a strong commitment to environmental sustainability, many venues have been constructed using low-carbon materials, and existing structures have been repurposed to minimize environmental impact. However, this green approach has sparked some controversy, particularly regarding the decision not to install air conditioning in the Olympic Village. Athletes from wealthier delegations have been able to bring portable air conditioners, leading to discussions about fairness and athlete comfort.

On the 20th local time, two Palestinian swimmers, Yazan and Fleuri, were in Paris, France, preparing for the upcoming Olympics. The two athletes said that whether or not we can win medals, we have achieved our goal. The fact that we have arrived here proves our existence to those who don't want us to come here, don't want us to participate in the competition, and don't want us to continue to exist. When they see our flag, they will understand that we have won here. According to media reports, Israel's military offensive against the Hamas-controlled Gaza Strip has killed nearly 39,000 Palestinians.

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