Paris Olympics 2024: List of New and Dropped Sports Events

Author: Subhi Saxena  Date: 17/07/24

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Paris Olympics 2024

The biggest sporting event in the world Olympics 2024 are going to take place in Paris, France from 26th July to 11th August. 

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1.Breakdancing (In)

Breakdancing also known as B-boying or B-girling is a dance style developed by the African-Americans. This sport has been involved in the Olympics this year. 

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2. Sport Climbing (In)

Sport Climbing is a type of free climbing where the climber, climbs the rock or wall with the pre-drilled bolts. This is a new sports event added to the Olympics this year.

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3. Skateboarding (In)

Skateboarding has also been added to the biggest sporting event in the world, the Olympics. Street and Park events are scheduled for July 27-28 and August 6-7.

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4. Surfing (In)

Surfing is a surface water sport including movement on a surfing board towards the water direction. Surfing has been recently included in the Olympics 2024. 

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5. Kayak Cross (In)

Kayak Cross has recently made its way to the Olympics. It is a white water sport, where one will cross the water in a plastic creek boat.

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1. Baseball (Out)

Baseball has been out of the Olympics this year due to clashing dates with MLB aka Major League Baseball. There is also a major concern about doping.

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2. Softball (Out)

Softball is a game similar to Baseball, played with a bigger ball on a smaller field. The sport has been out for this edition and will be a part of the event again in 2028.

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3. Karate (Out)

Karate is a Japanese Martial Art practice. It was omitted due to less audience appeal and entertainment value. 

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