08:20 – Second day of competition
Place on the second day of competition at Paris 2024 Olympic Games with archery, rugby 7s, handball and women’s football!
00:00 – See you tomorrow for the rest of the 2024 Olympics!
The first day of the Paris 2024 Olympic Games is already over. But the second day promises to be thrilling with the entry into the competition of the French handball players, reigning Olympic champions, the continuation of the rugby 7s and the first match of the French women in the women’s football tournament. Good night and see you tomorrow for the rest.
07/24/24 – 11:55 p.m. – This Thursday’s program!
This Thursday, two new events will be added to those that started the 2024 Olympic Games this Wednesday. Indeed, in addition to football and rugby 7s, archery and handball will be part of the event tomorrow. The program for this Thursday, July 25:
Handball
9:00: Slovenia – Denmark (Women, Group A)
11:00: Netherlands – Angola (Women, Group B)
2:00 p.m.: Spain – Brazil (Women, Group B)
4:00 p.m.: Germany – Korea (Women, Group A)
7:00 p.m.: Hungary – France (Women, Group B)
9:00 p.m.: Norway – Sweden (Women, Group A)
Archery
9:30 a.m.: individual event with Lisa Barbelin, Amélie Cordeau and Caroline Lopez (Women)
2:15 p.m.: individual event with Baptiste Addis, Thomas Chirault and Jean-Charles Valladont (Men)
Soccer
5:00 p.m.: Canada – New Zealand (Women, Group A)
5:00 p.m.: Spain – Japan (Women, Group C)
7:00 p.m.: Germany – Australia (Women, Group B)
7:00 p.m.: Nigeria – Brazil (Women, Group D)
9:00 p.m.: France – Colombia (Women, Group A)
9:00 p.m.: United States – Zambia (Women, Group D)
Rugby 7s
2:00 p.m.: Samoa – Kenya (Men, group B)
2:30 p.m.: Argentina – Australia (Men’s group B)
3:00 p.m.: United States – Uruguay (Men, Pool C)
3:30 p.m.: Fiji – France (Men, Group C)
4:00 p.m.: South Africa – Japan (Men, Group C)
4:30 p.m.: New Zealand – Ireland (Men, Pool A)
8:00 p.m.: classification match (Men)
8:30 p.m.: classification match (Men)
9:00 p.m.: Quarter-final (Men)
9:30 p.m.: Quarter-final (Men)
10:00 p.m.: Quarter-final (Men)
10:30 p.m.: Quarter-final (Men)
07/24/24 – 11:35 PM – Hakimi was not happy
The PSG defender who is playing for Morocco in the men’s football tournament in these 2024 Olympics deplored the attitude of some supporters during the completely crazy match between Argentina and Morocco. “I deplore the attitude of some supporters during the match, which tarnished the image of our loyal fans. Such behavior has no place in football,” said Achraf Hakimi on his Instagram account.
07/24/24 – 11:15 p.m. – Summary of the first day of the 2024 Olympics
End of the first day of the 2024 Olympics. Les Bleus finished a day that didn’t start very well. The French rugby 7s team had conceded a surprise draw against the United States (12-12) before raising their heads against Uruguay (19-12). Antoine Dupont’s team will be there for the quarter-finals of the competition this Thursday. As for football, Les Bleuets ensured the essentials with a victory acquired in the second period (3-0).
The highlight of Wednesday’s match was, without a doubt, the incredible match between Argentina and Morocco. The Atlas Lions won 2-1 after a match that was interrupted and resumed two hours later following a pitch invasion at Geoffroy-Guichard after the Albiceleste equalized in the 15th minute of added time. When the match resumed, the goal was finally disallowed for an offside position.
07/24/24 – 10:57 p.m. – The Bleuets in demonstration!
It’s over at the Stade Vélodrome in Marseille! The French team beat the United States in their first match in this men’s football tournament of the 2024 Olympic Games (3-0). The Bleuets are already taking a big step towards the quarter-finals.
At the same time, Mali and Israel drew 1-1 in Group D.
07/24/24 – 10:35 p.m. – The last two results of rugby 7s
End of the first day of the 2024 Olympics for the rugby 7s tournament. The last two results are in. Ireland corrected Japan (40-5) while New Zealand got the better of South Africa (17-5).
07/24/24 – 10:20 p.m. – BUUUT DE LACAZETTE!
Unstoppable cross shot from the Bleuets captain. Alexandre Lacazette allows his team to take the lead against the United States in this first match of Thierry Henry’s men in these 2024 Olympics. The full live to follow here.
24/07/24 – 22:15 – Another forfeit in the men’s tennis tournament
After Jannik Sinner earlier today, Holger Rune also announced on X that he will not be able to play in the Paris 2024 Olympic Games. The Dane has a wrist injury. He is the 16th player in the world.
I am really sorry that I will be unable to play the Olympics. It’s something I’ve been looking forward to playing and being a part of.
I have played with pain in my wrist throughout both the clay and grass season, so I have to take the medical recommendations seriously. I will…— Holger Rune (@holgerrune2003) July 24, 2024
07/24/24 – 9:47 p.m. – Halftime at the Vélodrome
No goals between France and the United States during the first 45 minutes of this Group A match of the men’s football tournament of these 2024 Olympic Games. The live of the match is to follow here.
24/07/24 – 21:45 – An Argentinian player was robbed
The coach of the Argentine Olympic football team lamented in a press conference that one of his players was the victim of a burglary. “Yesterday, thieves broke into our property. Almada’s belongings were stolen. They ask us for identification information for everything, but then these things happen. Today, they (the Moroccan fans) invaded the field seven times, then they threw firecrackers at us,” said Javier Mascherano.
24/07/24 – 21:25 – Iraq got the better of Ukraine
In the men’s football tournament of these 2024 Olympic Games, Iraq won by a narrow margin against Ukraine (2-1) and took a first step towards the rest of the competition.
07/24/24 – 9:05 p.m. – A match under high tension
While the Bleuets are facing the United States at the Stade Vélodrome, a match is taking place at the same time at the Parc des Princes between Mali and Israel. Due to the tense geopolitical context and the war between Israel and Hamas, this game is under high surveillance.
07/24/24 – 9:00 p.m. – France faces the United States!
The Bleuets are off to a flying start in the men’s football tournament at the 2024 Olympics. Thierry Henry’s men are taking on the United States at the Stade Vélodrome. See you here to follow the full live coverage of this Group A match.
07/24/24 – 8:57 PM – Japan crushes Paraguay
The Japanese made a great start to the 2024 Olympics in football. They won 5-0 against Paraguay, which was reduced to 10 men in the 25th minute of play.