India’s B-girl at the Olympics in Paris.
In the inaugural match of the women’s Breaking event, Dutch athlete ‘India’ upset B-girl Talash, a member of the refugee squad. After that, she was placed in Group A alongside competitors from Portugal, China, and the US.
India’s hopes of winning gold at the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris have ended when Neeraj Chopra was forced to accept a silver medal in the javelin throw final. In the sport of breaking, however, ‘India’ has achieved a remarkable turn of events. The nation’s name resounded across the arena, but as the dust settled, an unexpected discovery was made. India did not send any athletes to compete in Breaking in the 2024 Summer Olympics. Rather, the ‘India’ B-girl that garnered media attention is actually 18-year-old India Sardjoe from Hague, Netherlands.
India Sardjoe would much rather go by her real name as her stage name than most other b-girls and b-boys. She created history by being the first person to ever win an Olympic breaking competition.
When Ms. India was younger, she played football first, then hip-hop, and finally breakdancing. She took home the Under 12 Dutch national championship at the tender age of ten. Then, in 2022, she went on to win the global, European, and Dutch titles in a matter of six months.
The uncertainty surrounding India’s participation in the Olympic break at the Paris Games.
The nation has officially concluded the Olympics, having sent 117 participants in a variety of sports and winning six medals (five bronze and one silver). The following nations competed in breaking at the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris: China, Japan, France, Lithuania, and the United States.
The energetic dancing form known as “breaking” originated in the US in the 1970s. It originated in the Bronx, New York, home of hip-hop culture and the epicenter of block parties. Acrobatic maneuvers, deft footwork, and the crucial role DJs and MCs play in energizing the crowd during clashes are all hallmarks of breaking. Breaking became popular worldwide in the 1990s, thanks to international competitions that attracted attention from hip-hop enthusiasts and other audiences.
In Paris, breaking made its Olympic debut. The dancing style had its debut in Buenos Aires during the 2018 Summer Youth Olympic Games. Owing to its popularity, it was added as a new sport to the Olympic schedule for Paris 2024.
Speaking previously to the Olympics committee, Ms. India said that because “this is the first time Breaking is at the Olympics,” she had already made history. “It is such a highlight in the Breaking world India’s name echoed around the arena in “Breaking” as a result of the success of Neeraj Chopra, Manu Bhaker, the Indian Hockey Team, and other athletes at the Paris Olympics. Nevertheless, not for the reason you may believe. India did not send any competitors to the Summer Olympics in 2024 to compete in Breaking. Instead, the ‘India’ who made headlines is a 16-year-old from The Hague, Netherlands. You did really read correctly.
Khel India’s backup account talked about “India” and stated, “India wins the first-ever breakdancing match.” You did really read correctly! In the first-ever breaking combat at the Olympics, India Sardjoe, also known as “B-Girl India,” from the Netherlands defeated B-Girl Talash, a member of the refugee squad.
How ‘India’ Written Olympic History at the Groundbreaking Event in 2024 Paris.
Breaking took the globe by storm during the Olympics, and one name in particular that grabbed everyone’s attention was none other than India Sardjoe, a B-girl from the Netherlands.
‘India’ unintentionally created history at the Paris Olympics Breaking event by becoming the first breaker to win an official event. However, the 16-year-old was defeated by China’s B-Girl 671 (Liu Qingyi) in the Bronze Medal Match, bringing her Olympic dreams tragically short of reality.
However, the adolescent’s name and dance moves undoubtedly drew attention from viewers all across the world.
India Sardjoe grew up in The Hague, Netherlands, where she was born.
At the age of seven, she transitioned from hip-hop classes to breaking for her dance career.
Hip hop seems a tad monotonous to me. I was very young, so the steps were a little too simple for me,” she went on. But I was astounded to witness breaking classrooms at the same school. It was quite the spectacle.
“I was just seven years old, but I really wanted it, even though you had to be eight to break class. It was great that they recognized my talent and let me join.My dad pushed me to attempt breaking, even if I had to give up football as well. My parents have always supported me, driven me to competitions their entire life, and they take great pleasure in attending my fights.
The 16-year-old athlete opted to compete under her true name, unlike the majority of dancers, also referred to as B-Girls or B-Boys, who employ a pseudonym that may symbolize their alter personality.
Sardjoe told Olympics.com, “A lot of people have asked why I don’t use a B-Girl name, but it’s always been this way since I was young.”
ok its a surprise…