Could twerking really become an Olympic sport? Lizzo’s breakdancing comparison raises eyebrows worldwide
Lizzo has renewed debate over Olympic dance sports by arguing that twerking deserves recognition just as breaking once did. Breaking became an Olympic sport at Paris 2024 but will not return for Los Angeles 2028. Lizzo also backed voguing as a future Olympic event. Both dance forms currently lack the governing bodies and competition systems required for Olympic inclusion.
Lizzo has renewed debate over Olympic dance sports by arguing that twerking deserves recognition just as breaking once did. Breaking became an Olympic sport at Paris 2024 but will not return for Los Angeles 2028. Lizzo also backed voguing as a future Olympic event. Both dance forms currently lack the governing bodies and competition systems required for Olympic inclusion.
