Olympic Games 2024: Live Updates and Key Highlights

Olympic Games 2024: Live Updates and Key Highlights

The much-awaited 2024 Olympics officially commence today, although the grand Opening Ceremony is set for Friday. Paris is bustling with excitement as men's soccer and rugby sevens matches kick off, marking the beginning of the athletic festivities.

What to Know

The 2024 Olympics get underway with preliminary events in men's soccer and men's rugby sevens. Here’s a quick rundown of today's key matches:

• Men’s Rugby Sevens: Team USA faces host nation France at 10:30 AM ET.

• Men’s Soccer: Team USA takes on France at 3:00 PM ET. Additionally, Spain faces Uzbekistan, and Argentina plays Morocco at 9:00 AM ET.

You can stream every moment of the Paris Olympics on Peacock, starting with the Opening Ceremony on Friday at 12 PM ET.

Olympic Committee Updates

France's Conditional Approval for 2030 Winter Games:

• The International Olympic Committee (IOC) has given provisional approval for France to host the 2030 Winter Olympics in the French Alps. The approval hinges on financial guarantees to be confirmed by the French Prime Minister by October 1 and ratified by Parliament by March 1 of next year .

• French President Emmanuel Macron expressed gratitude for the selection, marking a significant milestone for France in the realm of international sports.

U.S. and Utah Officials' Bid for 2034 Games:

• Representatives from the United States, including the chairman of the United States Olympic & Paralympic Committee, Utah Governor Spencer Cox, and Salt Lake City Mayor Erin Mendenhall, presented their final pitch to host the 2034 Winter Olympics .

Paris 2024 Olympics: Key Events and Schedule

The 33rd edition of the Summer Olympics will take place from July 26 to August 11 across Paris and 16 other cities in France. This year's Olympics will feature 32 sports, including traditional favorites and newer additions like breaking, skateboarding, surfing, and sport climbing.

Highlighted Events for July 25:

• Handball:

• 12:30 - Slovenia vs Denmark (Women’s Preliminary Round Group A)

• 14:30 - Netherlands vs Angola (Women’s Preliminary Round Group B)

• 17:30 - Spain vs Brazil (Women’s Preliminary Round Group B)

• 19:30 - Germany vs Korea (Women’s Preliminary Round Group A)

• Archery:

• 13:00 - Women’s Individual Ranking Round

• 17:45 - Men’s Individual Ranking Round

• Rugby Sevens:

• 17:30 - Samoa vs Kenya (Men’s Pool B)

• 18:00 - Argentina vs Australia (Men’s Pool B)

• 18:30 - United States vs Uruguay (Men’s Pool C)

• 19:00 - Fiji vs France (Men’s Pool C)

France vs. USA in Men’s Soccer

In a highly anticipated match, France triumphed over the USA with a 3-0 victory in men’s soccer, marking a strong start for the host nation in the 2024 Olympics. This result has set a high bar for the rest of the tournament, with both teams showcasing their competitive spirit and athletic prowess .

Conclusion

The 2024 Paris Olympics are off to an exciting start, with early matches already stirring enthusiasm among fans worldwide. As events unfold, stay tuned for more updates and comprehensive coverage of the athletes and competitions that make the Olympics a truly global celebration of sports.

Reference

• Olympic Games 2024 Live Updates - NBC News
• Paris 2024 Olympics July 25 Schedule - Sportstar
• Live: France vs USA - Paris Olympics 2024 Men's Football - Al Jazeera
• Paris Olympic Games 2024: India's Contingent - Livemint

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