ENERGY TAKES CENTER STAGE AT PARIS 2024
As the world eagerly awaits the upcoming Olympic Games this summer in Paris, a global buzz is building, accentuated by the presentation of sports disciplines that are sure to charm sports enthusiasts, especially the younger ones. Discover four of them that promise to bring exhilarating energy to some unforgettable venues in the City of Light.
Breaking - Where Dance Meets Sport
Born in the Bronx block parties of the 1970s and rooted in hip-hop culture, Breaking has secured a spot on the Olympic stage. This summer in Paris, this dynamic dance style competition will consist of two events - one for men and one for women - where B-Boys and B-Girls will engage in solo battles, showcasing their creativity and agility through power moves like windmills and freezes.
Dates: August 9-10
Venue: La Concorde Urban Park
Skateboarding - Defying Gravity with Style
Developed in the 1950s, just as surf culture was taking off in the United States, skateboarding has long been a symbol of rebellion and creativity. Since the 2000s, skateboarding has enjoyed great success among young people, thanks in particular to superstars such as Tony Hawk, and recently made its Olympic debut in Tokyo. This summer, it will take its place on the world's biggest stage, where the greatest skateboarders will defy gravity and compete in two disciplines: Park and Street.
Dates: July 27-28 & August 6-7
Venue: La Concorde Urban Park
Beach volleyball - Under the Parisian Sun and the Eiffel Tower
In the 1920s, on the sunny beaches of Santa Monica, a new game was born: beach volleyball. Since then, it's become more than just a summer pastime - it's a worldwide passion. At the upcoming Olympic Games, athletes are preparing to take the sand by storm with action-packed matches. With the Eiffel Tower as a majestic backdrop, the atmosphere promises to be electric.
Dates: July 27 - August 10
Venue: Eiffel Tower Stadium
BMX Freestyle - High-Flying Stunt
Born out of the motocross culture of 1970s California, BMX freestyle originated from the creative minds of children and teenagers eager to emulate their riding heroes. Having made its Olympic debut in Tokyo, BMX freestyle unfolds in urban parks, where athletes perform a myriad of tricks in 60 seconds.
Dates: July 30-31
Venue: La Concorde Urban Park
Breaking - Where Dance Meets Sport
Born in the Bronx block parties of the 1970s and rooted in hip-hop culture, Breaking has secured a spot on the Olympic stage. This summer in Paris, this dynamic dance style competition will consist of two events - one for men and one for women - where B-Boys and B-Girls will engage in solo battles, showcasing their creativity and agility through power moves like windmills and freezes.
Dates: August 9-10
Venue: La Concorde Urban Park
Skateboarding - Defying Gravity with Style
Developed in the 1950s, just as surf culture was taking off in the United States, skateboarding has long been a symbol of rebellion and creativity. Since the 2000s, skateboarding has enjoyed great success among young people, thanks in particular to superstars such as Tony Hawk, and recently made its Olympic debut in Tokyo. This summer, it will take its place on the world's biggest stage, where the greatest skateboarders will defy gravity and compete in two disciplines: Park and Street.
Dates: July 27-28 & August 6-7
Venue: La Concorde Urban Park
Beach volleyball - Under the Parisian Sun and the Eiffel Tower
In the 1920s, on the sunny beaches of Santa Monica, a new game was born: beach volleyball. Since then, it's become more than just a summer pastime - it's a worldwide passion. At the upcoming Olympic Games, athletes are preparing to take the sand by storm with action-packed matches. With the Eiffel Tower as a majestic backdrop, the atmosphere promises to be electric.
Dates: July 27 - August 10
Venue: Eiffel Tower Stadium
BMX Freestyle - High-Flying Stunt
Born out of the motocross culture of 1970s California, BMX freestyle originated from the creative minds of children and teenagers eager to emulate their riding heroes. Having made its Olympic debut in Tokyo, BMX freestyle unfolds in urban parks, where athletes perform a myriad of tricks in 60 seconds.
Dates: July 30-31
Venue: La Concorde Urban Park
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