Indian boxer Preeti clinched a decisive win over Vietnam's Vo Thi Kim Ahn in the Women's 54 Kg category at the Olympics, securing her place in the Round of 16. After a slow start, Preeti's determination shone through as she dominated the second and third rounds to win by points. Meanwhile, in women's doubles badminton, the Indian pair of Ponnapa and Crasto faced the Korean duo Kim and Kong. Despite a spirited comeback attempt, including a rally to close the gap, the Koreans won the first game 21-18. The Indians are poised to rebound in the following games.

India triumphed over Sri Lanka by 43 runs in the first T20I at Pallekele, marking the beginning of Suryakumar Yadav's captaincy and Gautam Gambhir's coaching with a win. Suryakumar scored a swift 58 off 26 balls, supported by a 74-run opening partnership from Yashasvi Jaiswal and Shubman Gill. India posted 213 for 7, while Sri Lanka managed 170 in 19.2 overs. Key contributions from Axar Patel and Ravi Bishnoi helped seal the victory. The match highlighted Suryakumar's aggressive approach and Gambhir's effective coaching as India takes a 1-0 lead in the series.

In a thrilling start to their campaign, the Indian men's hockey team defeated New Zealand 3-2 in their opening Pool B match at the Paris Olympics 2024. Goals from Mandeep Singh, Vivek Sagar Prasad, and captain Harmanpreet Singh secured the victory for India. Harmanpreet expressed confidence ahead of the match, citing rigorous preparation and mental conditioning. This win is crucial for India, grouped with tough opponents like Belgium, Argentina, and Australia. The team's strong performance in practice matches paid off, setting a positive tone for the rest of the tournament.

On the first day of the Paris Olympics 2024, Indian badminton duo Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty secured a solid start by winning their opening match against the French pair Lucas Corvee and Ronan Labar. In hockey, the Indian men’s team is engaged in a challenging game against New Zealand in their Pool B opener. The match, featuring India’s Tokyo 2020 bronze medalists, is currently underway with both teams fighting hard. Additionally, Manu Bhaker has advanced to the final of the women’s 10m air pistol, marking India’s first qualification for an event final in Paris.

In a dramatic turn of events at the Paris 2024 Olympics, Team Great Britain’s Scarlett Mew Jensen and Yasmin Harper clinched the bronze medal in the women’s synchronized 3m springboard diving. The British pair benefited from a crucial error by the Australian duo, Maddison Keeney and Anabelle Smith, who slipped during their final dive. Despite being in fourth place before the final round, Mew Jensen and Harper's final performance secured their spot on the podium. China's Chang Yani and Chen Yiwen took gold, while the U.S. team won silver.

Lakshya Sen made a stellar start to his Paris 2024 Olympics campaign by defeating Guatemala's Kevin Cordon 21-9, 22-20 in their men's singles Group L match. Sen dominated the game with confident play, marking a strong debut at the quadrennial event. This victory improves Sen's head-to-head record against Cordon to 2-0, following their previous encounter in the 2021 World Championships. Sen will next face Jonatan Christie and Julien Carraggi, as he aims to continue his impressive run.

The opening ceremony of the Paris Olympics 2024 has sparked controversy with a drag queen-themed parody of Leonardo da Vinci's "The Last Supper." The performance, featuring a group of drag queens in a dramatic tableau with a makeshift halo and scantily dressed performers, was criticized for its perceived disrespect towards Christianity. Critics, including Elon Musk and French politician Marion Maréchal, condemned the act as offensive and provocative. The Olympic organizers defended it as an artistic interpretation meant to highlight the absurdity of violence, but the backlash continues to grow.

On Day 1 of the Paris Olympics 2024, shooter Manu Bhaker advanced to the Women’s 10m Air Pistol final with a score of 580, securing third place in qualifications. Hungarian shooter Veronika Major led with 582. Indian shooters Sarabjot Singh and Arjun Singh Cheema did not qualify for the finals. In rowing, Balraj Panwar finished fourth in his heat. Meanwhile, in badminton, Lakshya Sen took control of his match, leading in points against Guatemala’s Kevin Cordon. The Indian team’s performances continue to garner attention as the Olympics unfold.

Paris is experiencing heavy rain, impacting several Olympic events. The men’s street skateboarding competition has been rescheduled to Monday due to the downpour. At Roland Garros, most outdoor tennis courts are covered, causing delays for many matches. However, play continues on Court Philippe-Chatrier and Court Suzanne Lenglen, thanks to their retractable roofs. World No. 1 Iga Świątek, fresh from her French Open victory, easily secured the first set 6-2 against Romania’s Irina-Camelia Begu. Świątek, aiming for Olympic gold, follows in the footsteps of her father, Tomasz, who competed in rowing at the 1988 Seoul Olympics.

China claimed the first two gold medals of the Paris Olympics, triumphing in the 10m air rifle event and women’s synchronized 3m springboard diving. Team USA secured its first medal with Sarah Bacon and Kassidy Cook winning silver in the diving event. Katie Ledecky dominated her heat in the women’s 400m freestyle, qualifying fastest for the final. Australia upset Spain in the men’s basketball opening group game. With 13 gold medals still to be decided today in cycling, judo, rugby sevens, fencing, and swimming, the competition is heating up.