Tajikistani judoka refuses to shake hands with Israeli opponent at Paris Olympics, later withdraws over injury
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Paris 2024: Irish in action of Day 3 of Olympic Games
Day three of the Paris Olympics brings one of the stars of Tokyo as Kellie Harrington begins her tournament in the boxing arena.
Murray and Evans stay on doubles course in Paris
PARIS : Twice gold medallist Andy Murray kept his Olympic dream – and career – alive for one more match at least when he teamed up with fellow Briton Dan Evans to beat Kei Nishikori and Taro Daniel in a miraculous Roland Garros comeback on Sunday.
Putellas puts Spain into quarters with 1-0 win over Nigeria, Japan strike late to beat Brazil
PARIS :Spain reached the quarter-finals with a 1-0 win over Nigeria in Nantes thanks to Alexia Putellas' late winner, while Brazil missed the chance to progress after a late 2-1 loss to Japan on the second matchday of women's Olympic football on Sunday.
Skateboarding-Yoshizawa of Japan leads teen charge in women's street
PARIS :Japan's 14-year-old Coco Yoshizawa led a trio of teens on the podium in the women's street skateboarding at the Paris Olympics on Sunday, in front of a sellout crowd at the La Concorde venue.
Fencing-Upsets galore as local hopes lie in tatters
PARIS : Defending men's epee champion Romain Cannone and Hungarian title favourites Mate Tamas Koch and Gergely Siklosi suffered early eliminations on a day of upsets at the Paris Olympics, while homegrown hopefuls failed to shine on the fencing piste.
Japan frustrate Brazil with late 2-1 win, Colombia outclass New Zealand
PARIS : Brazil missed the chance to secure a quarter-final spot after a late 2-1 loss to Japan in their Group C clash at Parc des Princes, while Colombia edged Group A rivals New Zealand 2-0 in the second matchday of women's Olympic football on Sunday.
Magic Marchand delivers 400 metres IM gold for France
PARIS : World record holder Leon Marchand claimed the 400 metres individual medley gold medal at his home Paris Olympics on Sunday to send fans into delirium at La Defense Arena.