The engine of kickboxing runs full steam ahead towards the Olympics
Kickboxing is one of those sports aiming for a spot at the Olympic Games 2028 in Los Angeles. They seem to have a great chance to be there. But which discipline is it going to be? At the European Games point fighting and full contact are present, but the sport has multiple (seven!) options. WAKO-president Roy Baker talks about his passion: kickboxing. And why the rings should be added to his beloved sport.
Dance, culture and sport: the route of breakdancing in four Games
Breakdancing is on our radar for quite some time. Since the IOC saw potential as sport in the dance- and artform in 2019 Discover the Games witnessed the urban sport on several occasions. Breaking has no comparison with any other sport out there. With that in mind, let us give a brief overview from the moment of Olympic debut until the qualification for the big Olympics at the European Games in Poland.
Suddenly young cyclo-crosser Puck Pieterse is the one to beat on a mountain bike
Since entering the pro circuit on a mountain bike in May, she has been riding everyone to pieces. Puck Pieterse, a 21-year old cyclo-crosser is a phenomenon already. In Poland she was unbeatable on Parkowa Mountain. No one seems to get a grip on the talented and brave youngster.
Inclusion in the pool: mixed duet aiming at Olympics in artistic swimming
In 2024, male artistic swimmers will be active at the Olympic Games for the first time. The next step towards inclusiveness is the admission of the mixed duet. At the European Games in Poland, it’s already part of the program. DtG spoke to Italian role model of the sport Giorgio Minisini and the Belgian couple Renauld Barral and Lisa Ingenito.
