There’s a bizarre amount of hate directed towards it that similar events simply don’t receive.
Much of the criticism directed at breaking cites its nature as a subjectively judged artistic performance, but so are things like gymnastics, diving, artistic swimming, and dressage. Yet those are staples of the Olympic program.
History. The more subjective an event is, the less I like it in the Olympics. BUT, that said, except for ice dancing, those sports you listed are extremely athletic and also have an established presence in the Olympics. I concede it’s hard to draw a clear line but Breaking doesn’t cut it for me.
No, it was great.
There’s a bizarre amount of hate directed towards it that similar events simply don’t receive.
Much of the criticism directed at breaking cites its nature as a subjectively judged artistic performance, but so are things like gymnastics, diving, artistic swimming, and dressage. Yet those are staples of the Olympic program.
And even in the winter olympics, figure skating is a blend of athleticism and artistry that’s also subjectively judged.
Yeah. This is what I keep coming to.
I can think of no objective reasoning why Breaking shouldn’t be in the Olympics but gymnastics, diving, ice dancing and figure skating should be.
History. The more subjective an event is, the less I like it in the Olympics. BUT, that said, except for ice dancing, those sports you listed are extremely athletic and also have an established presence in the Olympics. I concede it’s hard to draw a clear line but Breaking doesn’t cut it for me.