Australia, seeking their first Olympic medal since 2012, will face the reigning champion USA in the semifinals after routing Serbia. Belgium, in their second Olympic appearance, earned their first semifinal berth by defeating Spain. The USA is on a 59-game winning streak dating back to 1992 and aims for an unprecedented eighth consecutive gold medal.
Australia, seeking Olympic gold in women’s basketball, secured a spot in the semifinals after defeating Serbia. The Opals, led by Alanna Smith’s 22 points, will now face the winner of the USA-Nigeria matchup, potentially setting up a rematch with the dominant American team.
Brazil secured a place in the Olympic women’s football final after a thrilling 4-2 victory over reigning World Cup champions Spain. The victory sets up a rematch of the 2004 and 2008 Olympic finals, where the United States emerged victorious. Spain will now face Germany in the bronze medal match.
USA head coach Terry Steiner expressed confidence in his wrestler Sarah Hildebrandt’s ability to take on India’s Vinesh Phogat in the women’s 53kg freestyle wrestling final at the Paris Olympics. While surprised by Susaki’s defeat, Steiner believes Hildebrandt is prepared to face the challenge posed by the Indian wrestler, despite her previous losses to Phogat.
China’s anti-doping agency (CHINADA) has accused its American counterpart, USADA, of hypocrisy and double standards in handling doping cases. CHINADA specifically criticizes USADA’s response to the positive test of American sprinter Erriyon Knighton, while simultaneously accusing China of covering up doping violations in 2021. The statement highlights a growing tension between the two nations over anti-doping practices and accusations of political manipulation.
The United States has taken the lead in the Paris Olympics medal tally with 21 gold medals, followed closely by China with the same number of golds. Host nation France and Australia are tied for third with 13 gold medals each. India, with only three medals, is currently in 60th place.
The United States has overtaken China in the medal count at the Paris Olympics 2024, thanks to Noah Lyles’ victory in the men’s 100m sprint. Both nations have 19 gold medals, but the USA holds a lead in silver and bronze. Host nation France sits in third place.
China shocked the world by ending the United States’ 64-year unbeaten streak in the men’s 4×100 medley relay at the Paris Olympics. Led by Pan Zhanle’s electrifying anchor leg, China claimed a historic victory, leaving the U.S. to settle for silver.
China continued its impressive performance at the Paris Olympics, securing 16 gold medals and topping the medal table. The USA follows closely with 14 gold medals, while host nation France and Australia hold the third and fourth positions respectively. India, with a current medal count of three, slipped to 53rd place on the eighth day of competition.
The United States women’s soccer team secured a place in the Olympic semifinals with a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Japan in extra time. Trinity Rodman’s stunning goal in the final seconds of the first half of extra time sealed the win for the four-time gold medalists, sending them to Marseille to face the winner of the Canada-Germany quarterfinal.
