Kazakhstan’s Alexandra Le and Islam Satpayev secured the first medal of the 2024 Olympics, claiming bronze in the 10m air rifle mixed team event by defeating Germany. Team GB leads Spain in men’s hockey, while Spain emerges victorious in handball against Slovenia. Australia’s Tara Rigney wins her heat in women’s single sculls. Team GB extends their lead in men’s hockey, and Nicholas Park scores the first goal. Meanwhile, Japan stages a comeback in men’s volleyball against Germany. Laura Kenny discusses her nerves during competition in a column. Germany wins the first set in men’s volleyball against Japan. Mihai Chiruță of Romania wins the second heat in the men’s single sculls. Dressage competition kicks off at Château de Versailles, with Germany’s Julia Krajewski riding first. Shooting events are underway in Chateauroux, and the first medals of the Games are expected in the 10m Air Rifle Mixed Team event. Early events serve as an opening to the Paris 2024 Games, with diverse sporting actions taking place. Handball, volleyball, rowing, and shooting events are set to begin. The branding of the Games, including the emblem, mascots, and pictograms, has received praise, with some opinions on the color scheme. China’s Feng Yan Zhe and Huang Dong Ping compete in a mixed doubles badminton match during the Games.
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