China Bag First Gold in Paris 2024, Ahead of Major Rival, United States of America & Hosts, France
IOC 33rd Summer Olympic Games Paris 2024 France 02nd Day
The day was rainy, windy & gloomy throughout. Open area events created conditions not altogether conducive for the competitors.
The first Gold Medal at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games on the Medal tally was secured by China. Social Media icons & sensations – teenagers, Huang Yuting & Sheng Lihao won the top medal in the 10 mtr Air Rifle Mixed Team event.
Rugby Football : Men’s 7s
Quarter Finals
South Africa bt New Zealand 14 – 07
( H / T 14 – 07 )
France bt Argentina 26 – 14
( H / T 21 – 00 )
Fiji bt Ireland 19 – 15
( H / T 07 – 10 )
Australia bt United States of America
18 – 00 ( H / T 10 – 00 )
Semi Finals
France bt South Africa 19 – 05
( H / T 00 – 00 )
Fiji bt Australia 31 – 07
( H / T 07 – 07 )
Consolation Final for Bronze Medal
South Africa bt Australia 26 – 19
( H / T 05 – 07 )
Championship Final for Gold / Silver Medals
France bt Fiji 28 – 07 ( H / T 07 – 07 )
This was the first Gold Medal for the host nation at the Games.
The Badminton competition is almost a tussle between China & the rest of the world. Equestrian, Foil Fencing & Tennis has heralded major action on the day.
| Medal Tally | Gold | Silver | Bronze | Total | |
| 1 | Australia | 02 | 01 | 00 | 03 |
| 2 | China | 02 | 00 | 00 | 02 |
| 3 | France | 01 | 01 | 01 | 03 |
| 4 | Belgium | 01 | 00 | 01 | 02 |
| 4 | Japan | 01 | 00 | 01 | 02 |
| 5 | Kazakhstan | 01 | 00 | 00 | 01 |
Haritha Perera in Paris, France with the compliments of the National Olympic Committee of Sri Lanka.