Published 22:51 IST, August 9th 2024

India Wins Historic Gold Medal At Paris Olympics But It Will Be Counted Under Netherlands' Tally

On Day 14, India has secured a gold but it will not go under India's count, rather it is the Netherlands' medal. Confused? Let's lay clarity on the subject.

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With the culmination of Neeraj Chopra's Javelin throw final event, and him securing a silver medal at the Paris Olympics, India's contention for the gold medal has almost concluded in Paris. However, on Day 14, India has secured a gold but it will not go under India's count, rather it is the Netherlands' medal. Confused? Let's lay clarity on the subject.

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India An Athlete From Netherlands Wins Gold Medal in Breaking

Yes! India has indeed won an Olympic Gold but not the country. A Dutch athlete by the name of India Sardjoe has secured a Gold medal in the Breaking discipline. It is a sport which has made its debut at the Paris Olympics and India is the first-ever breaker to register a win in Breaking at the Olympics.

B-girl India from the Netherlands beat refugee team member b-girl Talash in the first ever breaking battle at the Olympics, kicking off the women’s competition as breaking — or break dancing — debuted at the Paris Games on Friday.

India Sardjoe — known as “b-girl India” — advanced after beating Manizha Talash, or “b-girl Talash,” in the sole pre-qualifying matchup before the round-robin stage.

The one-off pre-qualifier was added in May, when Talash was added to the Olympic roster after the b-girl from Afghanistan missed registration for qualifying events. The International Olympic Committee’s executive board invited her to participate after learning of her efforts to defy the strict rule of the Taliban in her home country.

Sardjoe started her routine showing off some of her power moves before Talash responded by focusing on top rocking and moving into footwork on the floor. Talash later unfurled a cape that said “Free Afghan Women.”

Breaking is an urban dance style that originated in the United States in the 1970s. With roots in hip-hop culture, breaking first took form in the lively block parties in the Bronx borough of New York, and is characterised by acrobatic movements, stylised footwork, and the key role played by the DJ and the MC (master of ceremonies) during battles.

International competitions were first held in the 1990s, popularising the dance form both among hip-hop communities and the general public along the way.

(With inputs from AP and Olympics.com)

Updated 13:20 IST, August 12th 2024

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