The 7th Asian Games added two new competitions: eSports and breakdancing.
Esports and breakdancing are both emerging sports that are very popular among young people, not only because they have a broad mass base, but also represent the pursuit of technology and art among young people today.
Esports, is an electronic device-based sport that is mainly played against each other in a virtual environment. It requires players to be highly skilled, reflexes, and team player. The addition of esports can enhance the technological content of the Asian Games, and at the same time attract more young people to pay attention to and participate in the Asian Games.
Break dancing, is a street dance that focuses on individual performances and emphasizes the skill and creativity of the dancers. It is highly ornamental and artistic, and at the same time requires the dancers to have superb dance skills and performance ability. The addition of break dancing can increase the diversity and spectacle of the Asian Games, while also providing a platform for street cultural exchange in the Asian region.
The addition of these two new events has the following significance:
Expand the influence of the Asian Games: The addition of esports and break dancing can attract more young people to pay attention to and participate in the Asian Games, and increase the influence of the Asian Games among young people.
Promote the integration of technology and art: E-sports and break dancing represent the integration of contemporary technology and art, and their participation can enhance the scientific and artistic content of the Asian Games, and promote the integration and development of technology and art.
Promoting cultural exchange in the Asian region: E-sports and break dancing are widely popular cultural forms in the Asian region, and their participation can promote cultural exchange and understanding in the Asian region, and enhance friendship and cooperation between Asian countries.
Promote the development of emerging industries: E-sports and breakdancing represent the development direction of emerging industries, and their participation can provide a platform and opportunity for the development of related industries, and promote the development and innovation of related industries.
In general, the addition of e-sports and break dancing can expand the influence of the Asian Games, promote the integration of science and technology and art, promote cultural exchanges in Asia, and promote the development of emerging industries.