Paris 2024: Ami beats Nicka to claim gold as breaking makes Olympic debut - 'We made history'

Breakdancing, or breaking as it is known, made its entry into the Olympic Games at Paris 2024 and the spectators at the Place de la Concorde were treated to some thrilling action. The gold medal went to Ami of Japan, who beat Lithuania's Nicka in the final. discovery+ is the streaming home of the Olympic Games, and the only place you can watch every moment of Paris 2024 this summer.

New ground was broken at Paris 2024, with breaking making its debut - and gold went to Ami of Japan who beat world champion Lithuania's Nicka in the final.

For those of you who are not up to speed with breaking, an explainer can be found here.

There were 17 athletes competing in the B-Girls event - and the competition was whittled down to the semi-finals to settle the medal battles.

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Nicka, whose real name is Dominika Banevic, beat 671 of China, while Ami came out on top against Netherlands dancer India.

In the battle for bronze, 671 beat India - which left the Place de la Concorde clear for Ami and Nicka to take to the dancefloor.

They competed over three rounds, and it was Ami, whose name is Ami Yuasa, who did enough to impress the judges as she won 3 (16) 0 (11).

B-Girl Nicka of Team Lithuania reacts at the breaking on day 14 of the Olympic Games Paris 2024 at Place de la Concorde on August 09, 2024 in Paris, France.

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Following the final, Nicka spoke to Eurosport and expressed her delight at securing an Olympic silver medal.

“It feels amazing,” she said. “I think I have to process a little, but going to the final was a win for me.

“I enjoyed it and I won against myself. I am so happy that I represented myself and my style. 

“I had so much fun on the dancefloor.”

Nicka is hopeful that breaking’s maiden appearance at the Olympics will raise awareness and persuade people to consider taking an interest.

The 17-year-old said: “We made history tonight, breaking for the first time at the Olympics and I am so happy that people could feel the energy and see how wonderful breaking is.

“I am so happy we made it happen. History is written and more and more people will be interested in breaking, and it is a unique art form.”

'Incredible' - Japan star Ami celebrates historic breaking gold medal

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