MANILA, Philippines (The Adobo Chronicles, Manila Bureau) – Olympic sports has always been about skill and that’s why the Olympic Committee decided to add two new sports to its official line-up starting with the 2024 Paris Olympics.

Breakdancing gas been added to the official list of Olympic competitons, along with Tinikling, considered the Philippines’ national dance.

Tinikling has long been recognized as a dance requiring the highest level of skill, with dancers navigating through bamboo poles clapped together in an ever-increasing tempo.

Will this mark the beginning of an increased gold medal haulfor the Philippines?