Japan’s Rui Hachimura, a player for the NBA’s Los Angeles Lakers, will not be playing in Japan’s game against Brazil due to a left calf injury. In another key event, the Men’s 3m synchronized diving final began with the French pair leading after the first dive. The Chinese duo is currently in the lead after taking three gold medals in diving.
In the Men’s decathlon, Canada’s Damian Warner set the pace in the 100m element, while other sports such as handball, volleyball, basketball, and hockey are also taking place simultaneously. Switzerland’s Chiara Leone won gold in the women’s 50m rifle three positions event, setting an Olympic record. The USA’s Sagen Maddalena won silver with China’s Zhang Qiongyue taking bronze.
Men’s handball saw Denmark leading Hungary, while in women’s badminton doubles, Malaysia’s players made a comeback against China’s world number one pair, despite one player’s injury. With various sports happening simultaneously, fans are enjoying a jam-packed day of athletic action at the Olympics.
Overall, the excitement of the Olympics continues with intense competition across multiple sports, making it a thrilling time for sports enthusiasts worldwide.
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