Breakdancing is close to becoming an Olympic sport after the organizers of the 2024 Paris Olympics announced on Thursday that they will propose four additional sports, including newcomer breakdancing and the other three sports-surfing, skateboarding and sport climbing-to the Games in 2024.
"Breakdancing is a fantastic opportunity to be really in line with the story that Paris 2024wants to tell. We want those Games in connection with creativity, connected with the youth, more urban, more out of the stadiums. We look forward to working with breakdancing to propose a new experience." Paris 2024 President Tony Estanguet told Xinhua.
Breakdancing is a sport which can be played anytime and anywhere in urban and other environments. It has no previous appearance at the Summer Olympic Games, but was included at the Summer Youth Olympic Games in Buenos Aires in 2018.
"Right from the beginning, our aim was to offer Games that would have an impact and the element of surprise. This is why we have chosen to present the IOC (International Olympic Committee) with four sports that are as creative, appealing to the youth and in line with our vision.
We are certain that breakdancing, skateboarding, sport climbing and surfing will contribute to strengthen our project," Estanguet added.
The organizers seek to deliver three key principles in hosting the Games: sustainable and socially-responsible Games in accordance with the 10C's New Norm (规则), Games in keeping with the times and inspire new audiences and attract young people, and Games reflecting the identity of Paris 2024, which is spectacular, culturally relevant, engaging, accessible and inclusive.
Under the new IOC rules, Olympic host cities can select sports and propose them for inclusion in those Games if they are popular in that country and add to the Games appeal. The inclusion still needs to be pubberstamped by the IOC which is expected to make the final decision after the 2020Tokyo Olympics
8. What is mentioned about the 2024 Olympic Games in the first paragraph?
A. They will be much more organized under new IOC rules.
B. New sports events will be included.
C. They will attract more younger audiences than ever.
D. They will spread the local culture worldwide.
9. What can we learn about breakdancing?
A. It appeals to people of all ages.
B. It is the symbol of Paris.
C. It can be played either indoors or outdoors.
D. It is accepted as an Olympic sport at the 2024 Paris Olympics.
10. Why do the Paris organizers propose inclusion of the four sports?
A. Because they well represent the youth of the country.
B. Because they will make Paris more artistic and urban
C. Because they will tell the story of the city
D. Because they will help attract young people.
11. What is the closest in meaning to the underlined word in the last paragraph?
A. Approved. B. Canceled
C. Submitted. D. Designed.
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"Breakdancing is a fantastic opportunity to be really in line with the story that Paris 2024wants to tell. We want those Games in connection with creativity, connected with the youth, more urban, more out of the stadiums. We look forward to working with breakdancing to propose a new experience." Paris 2024 President Tony Estanguet told Xinhua.
Breakdancing is a sport which can be played anytime and anywhere in urban and other environments. It has no previous appearance at the Summer Olympic Games, but was included at the Summer Youth Olympic Games in Buenos Aires in 2018.
"Right from the beginning, our aim was to offer Games that would have an impact and the element of surprise. This is why we have chosen to present the IOC (International Olympic Committee) with four sports that are as creative, appealing to the youth and in line with our vision.
We are certain that breakdancing, skateboarding, sport climbing and surfing will contribute to strengthen our project," Estanguet added.
The organizers seek to deliver three key principles in hosting the Games: sustainable and socially-responsible Games in accordance with the 10C's New Norm (规则), Games in keeping with the times and inspire new audiences and attract young people, and Games reflecting the identity of Paris 2024, which is spectacular, culturally relevant, engaging, accessible and inclusive.
Under the new IOC rules, Olympic host cities can select sports and propose them for inclusion in those Games if they are popular in that country and add to the Games appeal. The inclusion still needs to be pubberstamped by the IOC which is expected to make the final decision after the 2020Tokyo Olympics
8. What is mentioned about the 2024 Olympic Games in the first paragraph?
A. They will be much more organized under new IOC rules.
B. New sports events will be included.
C. They will attract more younger audiences than ever.
D. They will spread the local culture worldwide.
9. What can we learn about breakdancing?
A. It appeals to people of all ages.
B. It is the symbol of Paris.
C. It can be played either indoors or outdoors.
D. It is accepted as an Olympic sport at the 2024 Paris Olympics.
10. Why do the Paris organizers propose inclusion of the four sports?
A. Because they well represent the youth of the country.
B. Because they will make Paris more artistic and urban
C. Because they will tell the story of the city
D. Because they will help attract young people.
11. What is the closest in meaning to the underlined word in the last paragraph?
A. Approved. B. Canceled
C. Submitted. D. Designed.
【答案】
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