The 2024 Paris Olympics offer a mix of traditional and new sports, featuring events like gymnastics and swimming alongside newer additions like skateboarding and sport climbing. The U.S. men's gymnastics team won a bronze medal, bringing renewed attention to their sport amidst a decline in collegiate gymnastics programs. Although breaking is being introduced this year, it will not continue in the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics. The 2028 Games will see new sports like flag football and squash, while boxing's future remains uncertain due to governance issues. The Olympics have a history of discontinuing sports, with past events featuring unique competitions such as tug-of-war and plunging for distance.