Speaker 1: The Paris twenty twenty four Olympics marked a historic event
Speaker 1: with the inclusion of breakdancing as an official Olympic sport.
Speaker 1: Among the participants was Australian breakdancer Rachel Raygun Gunn, who
Speaker 1: captured global attention not only for her participation but also
Speaker 1: for the fallout following her performance. Raygun, known for her
Speaker 1: distinctive and unconventional dance style, introduced moves like kangaroo hops
Speaker 1: during her routine, which received mixed reactions from both the
Speaker 1: audience and the breakdancing community. Despite the initial enthusiasm about
Speaker 1: breakdancing's inclusion in the Olympics, Raygun's performance sparked controversy and
Speaker 1: mockery on social media platforms, primarily due to her unorthodox
Speaker 1: dance techniques, which deviated from traditional breakdancing moves. This backlash
Speaker 1: profoundly affected Raygun, leading her to make a significant and
Speaker 1: heartrending decision regarding her career at the age of thirty seven.
Speaker 1: After the intense scrutiny and the emotional toe it took,
Speaker 1: Raygun announced she would be stepping back from competitive break dancing.
Speaker 1: She expressed that the reaction to her performance at the
Speaker 1: Paris Olympics was disheartening, but she intends to continue dancing
Speaker 1: in a non competitive capacity and focus on other aspects
Speaker 1: of her life and career. The incident has sparked conversations
Speaker 1: about the nature of artistic expression in competitive settings and
Speaker 1: the pressure's athletes face when exposed to global audiences. Additionally,
Speaker 1: it has prompted discussions within the Olympic community about the
Speaker 1: expectations and acceptance of new sports and how they are
Speaker 1: presented at the world stage. Meanwhile, other national teams are
Speaker 1: also processing their Olympic performances. For instance, the Malaysian contingent
Speaker 1: is set for a review session scheduled for November fourteenth,
Speaker 1: as announced by Hannah Yo in the Duan Rakyat, signaling
Speaker 1: a comprehensive evaluation of their athletes showing at the twenty
Speaker 1: twenty four Games. This kind of review is typical post Olympics,
Speaker 1: as countries aim to assess their performances and develop strategies
Speaker 1: for future competitions. The situation with Raygun and the broader
Speaker 1: discourse it sparks highlights the evolving nature of the Olympics,
Speaker 1: reflecting both its capacity to embrace new sports and the
Speaker 1: complexities that come with such advancements.