The second handball game of the day between the Dutch and Angola is tied at half-time with the Dutch leading 19-18. Vilma Nenganga, Estavana Polman, and Angela Malestein have each scored four goals. Team USA is expected to perform well in Paris, with predictions of dominating in women’s teams and having athletes like Noah Lyles and Kate Douglass rise to fame. The USA men’s basketball team, including Steph Curry and Kevin Durant, are adjusting to the international three-point line ahead of the Olympic Games.
In football, Morocco initially led against Argentina, but the match ended in a 2-1 victory for Morocco after a controversial equalizer from Argentina was disallowed due to offside following a VAR review. The archery women’s individual ranking round is underway, with Lim Si-hyeon from South Korea leading the pack. Andy Murray has officially withdrawn from men’s singles to focus on doubles with Dan Evans. In women’s handball, Denmark defeated Slovenia with goalkeeper Sandra Toft making 13 saves.
Looking ahead, Team GB has high hopes for medal wins in events such as the men’s 1500m, women’s lightweight double sculls, and skateboarding. The Olympics blog provides updates on all the latest sporting action and preparations in Paris. Stay tuned for more rugby sevens, football, archery, and handball events, as well as coverage of athletes’ final training sessions and news updates.
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