With protests, talent, and ridicule Breaking’s Olympic debut points toward an uncertain future
4 months, 2 weeks ago

With protests, talent, and ridicule Breaking’s Olympic debut points toward an uncertain future

The Independent  

Sign up to our free sport newsletter for all the latest news on everything from cycling to boxing Sign up to our free sport email for all the latest news Sign up to our free sport email for all the latest news SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. The only new sport at these Olympics, breaking was never going to achieve the near-universal approval that greeted sport climbing’s introduction three years ago in Tokyo – but it hit the headlines from the start. open image in gallery B-girl Talash of the Refugee Olympic Team unveiled a cape displaying the words ‘Free Afghan Women’. open image in gallery Refugee Olympic team’s Manizha Talash, known as Manizha, competes in the Women’s Breaking dance qualifying round. The whole world saw how wonderful breaking is.” open image in gallery B-Girl Ami of Japan triumphed of Lithuania’s B-Girl Nicka in the gold medal battle.

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'India' steals spotlight in break dancing at Paris Olympics 2024, but it's not what you think
4 months, 1 week ago

'India' steals spotlight in break dancing at Paris Olympics 2024, but it's not what you think

Hindustan Times  

With Neeraj Chopra, Manu Bhaker, Indian Hockey Team and others shining at the Paris Olympics, the country's name resounded across the arena in "Breaking". The backup account of Khel India shared about "India" and wrote, "India wins the first match in Breakdancing History. India Sardjoe, known as "B-Girl India" from the Netherlands, beat refugee team member B-Girl Talash in the …

Cringy moves and a white b-girl’s durag prompt questions about Olympic breaking’s authenticity
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Cringy moves and a white b-girl’s durag prompt questions about Olympic breaking’s authenticity

Associated Press  

PARIS — From the Australian b-girl with the meme-worthy “kangaroo” dance move to the silver-medal winning Lithuanian in a durag, breaking’s Olympic debut had a few moments that raised questions from viewers about whether the essence of the hip-hop art form was captured at the Paris Games. “What I bring is creativity.” Clips of her routine have gone viral on …

Afghan refugee breaker disqualified for wearing ‘Free Afghan Women’ cape at Paris Olympics
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Afghan refugee breaker disqualified for wearing ‘Free Afghan Women’ cape at Paris Olympics

Associated Press  

PARIS — Refugee breaker Manizha Talash, or “b-girl Talash,” was disqualified from the first ever Olympic breaking competition on Friday after she wore a cape that said “Free Afghan Women” during her pre-qualifier battle against India Sardjoe — known as “b-girl India.” The 21-year-old, originally from Afghanistan and representing the Olympic Refugee Team, lost in the pre-qualifier battle against Sardjoe …

Breaking debuts at Olympics, noisily and colorfully, in the sport’s newest chapter
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Breaking debuts at Olympics, noisily and colorfully, in the sport’s newest chapter

New York Times  

PARIS — India Sardjoe is 18, with a mouth full of braces, and is on the hunt. “I really like exchanging pins in the Olympic village,” she said Friday, after taking part in the inaugural Olympic breaking competition at La Concorde. There was intrigue in the afternoon when Afghanistan’s Manizha Talash, in her qualifying match against India, unveiled a cape …

‘Everyone loved it.’ American B-girls proud to be part of breaking’s Olympic debut
4 months, 2 weeks ago

‘Everyone loved it.’ American B-girls proud to be part of breaking’s Olympic debut

LA Times  

Sunny Choi has spent many jams dancing in dark, cramped rooms. “I just don’t know what makes an Olympic sport,” Raygun said, noting the broad spectrum of disciplines in the Games from dressage to artistic swimming to the 100-meter dash. “Breaking is clearly athletic, it clearly requires a whole level of dedication across a number of different aspects, so I …

Breakdancer Manizha Talash reveals ‘Free Afghan Women’ cape during Olympic performance
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Breakdancer Manizha Talash reveals ‘Free Afghan Women’ cape during Olympic performance

New York Times  

An Olympic refugee team breakdancer used the first breaking battle in Olympic history to deliver a message to her home country. Manizha Talash, who was born in Afghanistan before fleeing the country in 2021 after the Taliban returned to power, removed her T-shirt in the middle of her third round Friday to reveal a bright blue cape with the words, …

Afghanistan’s first female Olympic breakdancer: ‘I want my big dream’
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Afghanistan’s first female Olympic breakdancer: ‘I want my big dream’

Al Jazeera  

Defiant breaker Manizha Talash says her spot in the Games shows the courage of Afghan girls, that ‘everyone can achieve their dreams, even if they are in a cage’. Chasing Olympic gold As a competitive sport, breakdancing is referred to as “breaking”, and it’s one of four new events debuting at this year’s Olympic Games in Paris. Talash will make …

Breaking taboos: Afghanistan's first B-girl lives her Olympic dream
6 months, 1 week ago

Breaking taboos: Afghanistan's first B-girl lives her Olympic dream

China Daily  

Afghan B-girl Manizha Talash works with her coach, David Vento, in Madrid on Tuesday. REUTERS MADRID — Three years after she fled Afghanistan so she could dedicate her life to the new Olympic sport of breaking, Manizha Talash is preparing to compete at the Paris Games as part of the Refugee Team. "I would love to go and compete with …

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