Breaking at the Youth Olympic Games Dakar 2026 – Relevant Information
Breaking at Dakar 2026 – Event Overview
Breaking will feature two disciplines at Dakar 2026: B-Boys (12 quotas) and B-Girls (12 quotas), for a total of 24 athlete quotas. The quota allocation will prioritise:
- Universality
- Continental Representation
- Priority to Africa
- Host Country Representation
- Athlete Performance
- Gender Equality
All entries for Breaking will be managed directly by the International Olympic Committee (IOC), in collaboration with WDSF, National Olympic Committees (NOCs), and the Dakar 2026 Organising Committee.
As of today, Breaking is scheduled to take place on the last two days of the Games, on 12 and 13 November 2026. This schedule is subject to change and will be confirmed by the IOC and the Dakar 2026 Organising Committee in due course.
Eligibility Requirements for Breaking
To be eligible to participate in Breaking at Dakar 2026, athletes must meet the following criteria:
- Be no older than 17 years on the day of the Closing Ceremony (13 November 2026, 23:59 local time)
- Be at least 13 years old on the day of competition
- Hold a valid WDSF ID Card (license) during 2025/2026
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Participate in at least one (1) Breaking competition approved by WDSF and included in the 2025/2026 WDSF competition calendar
- Hold a valid passport of the country they represent
- Comply with WDSF Rules and Regulations
It is the responsibility of National Member Body and NOCs to ensure that all athletes meet these criteria.
Action Required – Intention of Participation Form
National Member Body must coordinate closely with their National Olympic Committees (NOCs) to express interest in participating in Breaking. The deadline for NOCs to submit the Intention of Participation Form to the IOC is 31 July 2025.
Please note: Submission of the Intention of Participation Form does not guarantee quota allocation. Quotas will be assigned based on the Dakar 2026 participation principles outlined above.
WDSF Information Webinar – 4 June 2025 at 13:00 CET
To support National Member Bodies in preparing for Dakar 2026, WDSF will organise an information webinar dedicated to Breaking at Dakar 2026:
Date: Tuesday, 4 June 2025
Time: 13:00 CET
The webinar will cover:
- The Breaking quota allocation process for Dakar 2026
- A detailed explanation of the Intention of Participation Form and submission process
- Eligibility requirements and athlete preparation guidance
- Tentative competition schedule
- A Q&A session to address questions from National Member Bodies
All National Member Bodies are strongly encouraged to nominate the necessary experts to attend the webinar for a clear understanding of the process and requirements.
Register for the webinar here (search for "June" in the list):
https://www.worlddancesport.org/Calendar/Officials
For full details on the Dakar 2026 participation principles, please refer to the official document:
The Dakar 2026 Youth Olympic Games Participation Principles.pdf
For any questions or further assistance, please contact [email protected].
We look forward to your participation and collaboration on the road to Dakar 2026.
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