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    Freezes and flares: The newest Olympic sport explained

    Breaking is the latest sport to appear at the Olympic Games. But how does it work, how do you win and can you make any money from it?

    Zoe Samios
    Zoe SamiosBusiness reporter

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    Ever heard of an airflare, a kick spin, or a knee walk? They are some of the dance moves that will be judged at Paris’ Place de la Concorde in the final days of the Olympic Games.

    Breaking, or breakdancing, is making its debut at the 2024 Olympic Games and it is everything you would not expect to see at the global tournament – there will be a deejay, MCs, and dance battles featuring dancers like 671, Hiro10 and RayGun.

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