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<v Speaker 1>The Paris twenty twenty four Olympics marked a historic event

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<v Speaker 1>with the inclusion of breakdancing as an official Olympic sport.

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<v Speaker 1>Among the participants was Australian breakdancer Rachel Raygun Gunn, who

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<v Speaker 1>captured global attention not only for her participation but also

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<v Speaker 1>for the fallout following her performance. Raygun, known for her

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<v Speaker 1>distinctive and unconventional dance style, introduced moves like kangaroo hops

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<v Speaker 1>during her routine, which received mixed reactions from both the

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<v Speaker 1>audience and the breakdancing community. Despite the initial enthusiasm about

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<v Speaker 1>breakdancing's inclusion in the Olympics, Raygun's performance sparked controversy and

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<v Speaker 1>mockery on social media platforms, primarily due to her unorthodox

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<v Speaker 1>dance techniques, which deviated from traditional breakdancing moves. This backlash

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<v Speaker 1>profoundly affected Raygun, leading her to make a significant and

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<v Speaker 1>heartrending decision regarding her career at the age of thirty seven.

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<v Speaker 1>After the intense scrutiny and the emotional toe it took,

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<v Speaker 1>Raygun announced she would be stepping back from competitive break dancing.

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<v Speaker 1>She expressed that the reaction to her performance at the

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<v Speaker 1>Paris Olympics was disheartening, but she intends to continue dancing

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<v Speaker 1>in a non competitive capacity and focus on other aspects

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<v Speaker 1>of her life and career. The incident has sparked conversations

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<v Speaker 1>about the nature of artistic expression in competitive settings and

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<v Speaker 1>the pressure's athletes face when exposed to global audiences. Additionally,

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<v Speaker 1>it has prompted discussions within the Olympic community about the

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<v Speaker 1>expectations and acceptance of new sports and how they are

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<v Speaker 1>presented at the world stage. Meanwhile, other national teams are

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<v Speaker 1>also processing their Olympic performances. For instance, the Malaysian contingent

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<v Speaker 1>is set for a review session scheduled for November fourteenth,

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<v Speaker 1>as announced by Hannah Yo in the Duan Rakyat, signaling

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<v Speaker 1>a comprehensive evaluation of their athletes showing at the twenty

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<v Speaker 1>twenty four Games. This kind of review is typical post Olympics,

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<v Speaker 1>as countries aim to assess their performances and develop strategies

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<v Speaker 1>for future competitions. The situation with Raygun and the broader

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<v Speaker 1>discourse it sparks highlights the evolving nature of the Olympics,

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<v Speaker 1>reflecting both its capacity to embrace new sports and the

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<v Speaker 1>complexities that come with such advancements.