Inspired by Olympics debut, Japan's seniors blaze breakdancing trail from kor feet Watch Video

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Inspired by Olympics debut, Japan's seniors blaze breakdancing trail<br/><br/>A 74-year-old master of classical Japanese dance may seem an unlikely member of a seniors' breakdancing group but for Saruwaka Kiyoshie, who is using a stage name, getting her feet wet in the sport was a no-brainer after it was confirmed for the 2024 Paris Games. Sarukawa’s foray into breakdancing came about because a fellow alumni from her high school, Reiko Maruyama, contacted her and suggested creating a senior breakdancing group as a way to energize the community through sports and exercise.<br/><br/>Video by REUTERS<br/><br/>Subscribe to The Manila Times Channel - https://tmt.ph/YTSubscribe <br/> <br/>Visit our website at https://www.manilatimes.net <br/> <br/>Follow us: <br/>Facebook - https://tmt.ph/facebook <br/>Instagram - https://tmt.ph/instagram <br/>Twitter - https://tmt.ph/twitter <br/>DailyMotion - https://tmt.ph/dailymotion <br/> <br/>Subscribe to our Digital Edition - https://tmt.ph/digital <br/> <br/>Check out our Podcasts: <br/>Spotify - https://tmt.ph/spotify <br/>Apple Podcasts - https://tmt.ph/applepodcasts <br/>Amazon Music - https://tmt.ph/amazonmusic <br/>Deezer: https://tmt.ph/deezer <br/>Tune In: https://tmt.ph/tunein<br/> <br/>#TheManilaTimes<br/>#tmtnews<br/>#seniorcitizen<br/>#breakdancing<br/>#paris2024