Malaysia’s Pearly Tan and Thinaah Muralitharan are making a comeback in the Women’s Badminton doubles semi-final against China’s Chen Qingchen and Jia Yifan, despite Muralitharan suffering a wrist injury. In other news, Andy Murray bids farewell to the Olympics, while the Women’s 50m rifle three positions final has commenced with US shooter Sagen Maddalena in the lead.
In Women’s beach volleyball, Lithuania and Japan face off in a crucial match, and Men’s golf has also begun at Le Golf National. Furthermore, there are several medal events scheduled for the day, including Shooting, Rowing, Diving, Sailing, Trampoline, Equestrian, and more.
Luxembourg’s Ni Xia Lian made history as the oldest competitor to win a table tennis match but also the oldest to lose one. British rower Helen Glover adds a silver medal to her collection, advocating for mothers in elite sports. The Women’s surfing competition in Tahiti saw defending champion Carissa Moore eliminated, setting up exciting semi-final matchups.
As the focus shifts to track and field events, tensions rise between athletes like Josh Kerr and Jakob Ingebrigtsen in the 1500m event. The Stade de France hosts the start of track and field competitions, with athletics hoping to regain popularity post-Usain Bolt era. Overall, the Paris Olympics offer an exciting mix of sports and competitions for fans and athletes alike.
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