BREAKING SECURES PLACE IN 2024 OLYMPICS, POISED TO BECOME A FAVOURED CAREER OPTION, THE CHAMPIONSHIP TOOK PLACE IN THREE CATEGORIES - BREAKING, POPPING AND REP YOUR STYLE

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With an aim to spread awareness about Breaking as a sport, Viva Dance Studio organized the ‘Street Warriorz’ competition here. Another aim of the event was to spread the word about the introduction of breaking in the Summer Olympics 2024 Paris as a discipline. The organisers also wanted to bring to the Haryana government’s notice the future prospects of this sport as a career option for youngsters and as an effective medium to eliminate the prevailing drug menace that is gaining enormous proportions.

“It is for the first time in the history of the Olympics that Breaking has been confirmed as one of four additional sports approved for the 2024 Paris Olympics. The announcement has not only come as a great morale booster for those associated with the game but also those who have high hopes to bring laurels for the country in the sport,” informed Aakansha Gupta, Founder, Viva Dance Studio and Organiser, Street Warriorz competition.

Echoing the same sentiments, B-BOY Tornado, Bronze Medal Winner, All India Qualifier,2022, added, “A couple of years ago, when there were not many dance reality shows, there were not many parents who supported their kids who wanted to pursue a career in Breaking. But now, following the inclusion of Breaking in the Olympics, parents will support their kids since there are chances that they might represent the country like in other sports”

7 year Child prodigy B-BOY Onish Gupta, one of the participants and Breaking wonder from Tricity, said, “I love dancing and I had an aim of continuing it as a career in life. I am really glad that now, when I will be old enough to participate in the Olympics, I will be able to represent my county at the international championship.” Rising star Onish received great admiration from the audience.

 

Following the momentous decision to include Breaking as a sport in the upcoming edition of the Olympics, more than 200 sportspersons between 16-30 years of age, from the North Zone of India including – Tricity (Chandigarh, Panchkula, Mohali), Delhi, Haryana, Punjab, and Himachal Pradesh, participated in the competition to showcase their skills. The participants displayed high energy Breaking skills at the competition including spins, flips and jumps!The championship was divided into three contending categories including Breaking, Popping and Rep Your Style.

7 year Child prodigy B-BOY Onish Gupta, one of the participants and Breaking wonder from Tricity, said, “I love dancing and I had an aim of continuing it as a career in life. I am really glad that now, when I will be old enough to participate in the Olympics, I will be able to represent my county at the international championship.” Rising star Onish received great admiration from the audience.

“Leaving a mark in an arena, which is dominated chiefly by men, is indeed a hard nut to crack. Street Warriorz competition is definitely a great platform to showcase my skills and prove my mettle. I am sure that the next edition will witness more participation from girls,” said B-GIRL Aim Style.

The organizers are seeking support from the Government of India and Haryana especially the Sports ministries to recognize the efforts being done by Viva Dance Studio to support those who are preparing to represent the country in the Olympics. “The sport has tremendous potential to engage the youth in productive activities and Viva is trying to create a space for itself and for the sportsmen in the field to explore their potential in this Olympic sport which is going to see tremendous growth in the coming decade. Viva Dance Studio, is an exclusive studio that provides training to those pursuing Breaking," summed up Aakanksha.