Breaking is finally set to make its Olympic debut - MJ's breakdance comes alive in Paris

Canada’s Phil Wizard (Philip Kim) is consistently ranked in the top three B-boys in the international breaking competitive community. - Photo: Red Bull via The South China Morning Post

PARIS (AP) - A new sport calls for new rules at the Olympic level. And while breaking - commonly referred to as breakdancing - has been around for decades, it's still new to the world of Olympic judging.

The battles, the moves and the culture aren't new - breaking is one of four foundational elements of hip-hop, the 50th anniversary of which was celebrated last year. The international competitions aren't new either - the Red Bull BC One World Final has been around for two decades and the sport resonated among younger viewers at the 2018 Youth Olympic Games in Buenos Aires. Still, many remain skeptical of the Olympic addition as they tune in for the final few days of the Paris Games.