Brazil’s women’s handball team started their Group B campaign with an impressive 29-18 win over Spain. This victory was the first for Brazil over Spain in a while and was achieved through strong defense, brilliant goalkeeping, and sharp, clinical shooting. The next anticipated game at the Stade de France is the clash between Fiji and France in sevens rugby, featuring the reigning Olympic champions and the hosts.
In men’s rugby sevens, the USA secured a convincing 33-17 victory over Uruguay, with Perry Baker scoring four tries. Stephen Curry, a basketball star, showed his support for Kamala Harris’s presidential election campaign. France’s handball team faced a setback against Brazil, trailing 12-21 in the second half prompting a timeout.
Security concerns at the Paris Olympics raised eyebrows with past incidents calling into question the effectiveness of security measures. The French capital has faced security threats, with arrests made in relation to potential attacks during the Games. Additionally, workers at a luxury hotel occupied by IOC officials went on strike due to long-standing wage disputes.
Carl Hester, a teammate and mentor to Charlotte Dujardin, supported her suspension following a video showing her abusing her horse. With Australia emerging victorious against Argentina in men’s rugby sevens, tensions rise as the Opening Ceremony approaches amidst calls for an investigation into allowing a convicted child rapist to compete at the Olympics.
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