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Breaking the Olympics

Today, Explained

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Revamping the Olympics: Embracing Modern Sports

This chapter explores the International Olympic Committee's efforts to modernize the Games by incorporating sports that resonate with younger generations, such as skateboarding and breaking. It highlights recent changes in how sports are chosen for inclusion, allowing for more flexibility and relevance in the Olympic offerings. The conversation reflects on the impact of these changes on the perception of traditional sports and the future potential of newly added events.

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