The Cuban, champion in Rio 2016 and Tokyo 2020, lost to Azerbaijan's Loren Berto 3-2. His dream of winning three gold medals, a record in Olympic boxing, was dashed. Other favourites, such as India's Zareen Nikhat, did not fail.

In the end, both fighters were left with bruises on their faces.It was something special for Spain.

The team led by LeBron James had a very strong opponent to start the Olympic Games. Serbia started at a very good level, but the USA and their defence made them triumph and take the first step towards gold (110-84).

Spain and China met at the Stade Pierre Mauroy in Lille in what promised to be an attractive match.Spain

China always adapted to the changes Spain made and stayed ahead.

It was Spain who had it in hand, but the player missed the extra free throw and the game went to overtime

At 11:00 local time, Puerto Rico and Spain will face each other.

The Canada women's football team were deducted six points in the Olympic tournament for using drones to spy on other teams.

They faced a formidable Japan side, who were desperate for a win after a narrow 2-1 loss to Spain in

/W35GUiHF8U— Barça Universal (@BarcaUniversal) July 28, 2024Other of the main events were about Spain

Spain is into the quarter-final after finally breaking Nigeria's defence after a valiant effort from

World Cup holders Spain also have three points before playing Nigeria later in Nantes.

Kumagai made no mistake from the spot to level matters for Japan, who lost 2-1 to Spain in their first

French cyclist Ferrand-Prevot won gold on the Elancourt hill on Sunday, beating American Haley Batten and Swede Jenny Rissveds, who took silver and bronze, respectively. Ferrand-Prevot, 32, became the first individual gold medal for the host delegation.

 Ferrand-Prevot was also world road champion in 2014 in Ponferrada, Spain, the year Mihail Kwiatkowski

The Olympic Surfing competition kicked off in the deep blue waters of French Polynesia, where exceptional performances provided an incredible spectacle on the Tahiti swell, one of the most famous and dangerous waves in the world. USA Team and Peruvian Alonso Correa made one of the biggest upsets of the opening day.

spectacular waves that have made it famous all over the world.Six nations (Canada, China, El Salvador, Spain

Spanish teammates Janire González-Extabarri and Nadia Erostarbe, pushed the limits.Nadia Erostarbe of Spain

The quarter-final bout between Ryuju Nagayama (Japan) and Francisco Garrigos (Spain) on the first day

Day Two at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games has seen another round of the world's best athletes battle it out for spots on the podium resulting in numerous teams and individuals written into the history books.

second time surfing has been part of the Olympic Games and six nations (Canada, China, El Salvador, Spain

Spain and Japan have already secured their places, while France and Argentina are still waiting.

Against such a tight defence, Spain realised their best option was to attack down the left, where Sergio

Spain continued to dominate while the Dominican Republic stayed entrenched in their own half, hoping

side regained the lead, now even more comfortable due to their numerical advantage.The lead allowed Spain

Miguel Gutiérrez at the far post, who only had to tap in for the final 3-1 scoreline.The victory made Spain

In celebration of their participation in the Olympic Games, the Azerbaijan Olympic House held its opening ceremony Saturday at the Embassy of Azerbaijan’s Cultural Center in Paris. The initiative aims to welcome international visitors to experience Azerbaijan's history, music, culture and cuisine.

basketball with Marcedes Walker, Alexandra Mollenhauer, Dina Ulyanova and Tiffany Hayes going against Spain

In Pool A, Canada showed why they were the group favourites against Greece, while Australia beat Spain

Australia started with an important victory over Spain.

duel in which the Aussies were practically the whole game ahead on the scoreboard, but always with Spain

At 11:00 local time, Spain-Greece will be played. At 13:30, Canada-Australia.

Spain and China will play the first match at 13:30.

Kazakhstan's Yeldos Smetov came to Paris in search of his third Olympic medal. The Rio 2016 runner-up and Tokyo 2020 bronze medallist struggled during the Olympic cycle, with teammates Nurkanat Serikbayev and Magzhan Shamshadin ahead of him in the Olympic rankings. 

In the semi-final, Smetov met 2023 World Champion Francisco Garrigos from Spain.

Despite the excitement of the Opening Ceremony for athletes, officials and the general public, thousands of tickets are still available for the third Olympic Games to be held in the French capital. High ticket, transport and accommodation prices are proving to be a challenge for Paris.

Spain and Italy are the next biggest purchasers after the French, who have bought 60% of the tickets.

The Spanish basketball team made their debut this Saturday at Paris 2024 against Australia, in a match that marked the beginning of a new chapter in Rudy Fernández's legend. The player became the first basketball player in history to participate in six Olympic Games.

This also includes a silver (in Spain, in 2007) and a bronze (2013) at World Championships."

with this jersey," Rudy explained a few days ago in an interview with El País.Rudy Fernandez after Spain

The opening ceremony of Paris 2024 lasted more than three and a half hours and followed a theatrical script about the history of Paris. Tradition and modernity came together in a story of diversity, equality, and emotion. The flame reached the cauldron and rose into the sky in a balloon after the final relay by Teddy Riner and Marie-Jo Perec.

one of the largest), El Salvador (who have never won an Olympic medal), the UAE, Ecuador, Eritrea and Spain

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer, Spain's King Felipe VI and US First Lady Jill Biden will be among the heads of state and dignitaries attending the opening ceremony of the Paris Olympics on the banks of the Seine on Friday.

The King of Spain, Felipe VI, is also expected to attend.