Breakdancing, surfing and skateboarding officially part of the Olympics
Updated | By Scenic Drive With Rian
The International Olympic Committee on Tuesday voted to approve the addition of breakdancing, skateboarding, sport climbing and surfing to the 2024 Paris Games.

Ever thought that breakdancing, skateboarding, surfing and sport climbing would be an official Olympic sport? Well, think again!
The International Olympic Committee announced that these sports will be added to the 2024 Paris Games.
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World Dance Sport Federation posted the exciting news on Twitter!
A triumphant day for Breaking! The 134th IOC Session today approved a proposal from @Paris2024 to include Breaking on the sports programme for their edition of the @Olympics!!!
— World DanceSport (@DanceSportTotal) June 25, 2019
…#Olympics #WDSF #WeAreDanceSport #breakingparis2024 #paris2024 pic.twitter.com/RQoqclD2zA
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