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EPISODE · Aug 9, 2024 · 23 MIN

Paris 2024: Breaking makes its Olympic debut

from The Global Story · host BBC World Service

How a street dance from New York made it to the Games. Breaking is an art form, a cultural touchstone, and now an Olympic sport. So what does it take to be a champion? And can breakers use this moment in the spotlight to inspire the next generation of b-girls and b-boys? On this episode Azadeh Moshiri is joined by BBC Sport Correspondent Katie Gornall and Zack “Cracker Zacks” Slusser, the vice president of Breaking DanceSport for USA Dance.The Global Story brings you trusted insights from BBC journalists worldwide. We want your ideas, stories and experiences to help us understand and tell #TheGlobalStory. Email us at [email protected] You can also message us or leave a voice note via WhatsApp on +44 330 123 9480. Producers: Alix Pickles and Peter Goffin. Sound Engineers: Phil Bull and Jonny Baker. Assistant Editor: Sergi Forcada Freixas.Senior Editor: Richard Fenton-Smith.

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