New Sports and Skateboarding at Paris Olympics

The 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris will introduce new sports and continue to spotlight those added in Tokyo 2020, including breaking (breakdancing) and Olympic skateboarding, which has grown in popularity and participation. Skateboarding, which debuted in the 2020 Olympics, will feature athletes competing in two disciplines: park and street, judged on various criteria like flow, style, and technical ability. Indian archer Bhajan Kaur, a notable debutant, will join experienced teammates as they compete in women's archery, aiming for further success following her bronze medal at the Asian Games 2023. Brazilian skateboarder Kelvin Hoefler, who clinched a silver medal at Tokyo and recently secured his spot for Paris, highlights the blend of fun and fierce competition unique to skateboarding. Despite skateboarding's growing global appeal, financial disparities remain, especially between male and female athletes.