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Lizzo Pushes Twerking for Olympic Gold!
8 Jun
Summary
- Lizzo believes twerking has Olympic potential, like breakdancing.
- Breaking debuted at the Paris 2024 Olympics but won't be in LA 2028.
- Twerking and voguing lack official governing bodies for Olympic consideration.
Singer Lizzo has voiced her support for twerking to be recognized as an Olympic sport, comparing its potential to that of breakdancing. She noted that breakdancing, which made its Olympic debut at Paris 2024, was once considered unlikely to reach such a stage. Lizzo questioned why twerking, which she views as an important dance form with Olympian potential, should be dismissed.
This discussion emerges as breakdancing's Olympic future is uncertain. After its inclusion in Paris 2024, where B-Boys and B-Girls competed, the International Olympic Committee confirmed it will not be part of the Los Angeles 2028 Games. This decision was attributed to host cities proposing additional sports, with breaking being a specific choice for Paris's youth-focused vision.
Lizzo has previously spoken about twerking's cultural significance, tracing its roots and advocating for credit to Black creators. She has also suggested that voguing, with its demanding athleticism, could be considered a competitive sport. However, both twerking and voguing currently lack the established international governing bodies, official rules, and judging systems that breaking possesses through the World DanceSport Federation, presenting a challenge for their potential Olympic aspirations.
