Liu Huanhua of China has claimed the gold medal in the men's 102kg weightlifting category at the Olympics, showcasing his dominance in a thrilling competition. 

The United States defeated Brazil (1-0) in the Olympic women's football final to win the gold medal for the fifth time in its history. USA's Mallory Swanson scored the game's decisive goal in the 57th minute of the match.

The Spanish women's national team won the Olympic gold medal with a victory over Australia with a score of (11-9) becoming the fifth team to win a gold medal in this discipline. The Netherlands won the bronze (11-10) against the United States.

The USA men's volleyball team secured the bronze medal on Friday 9 August with a decisive 3-0 victory over Italy. This marks the sixth medal in the history of the United States men's team.

The women's handball final took place on Saturday, as Norway and host nation France locked horns. Taking the gold was the Norwegian team edging their opponents 30-25. It meant Denmark took the bronze after beating Sweden by the same scoreline.

China achieved a perfect sweep of Olympic gold medals in table tennis on Saturday by claiming the women's team title in Paris, marking their sixth full set of golds.

Lydia Ko was the favourite and she delivered, despite being five shots behind at one point in Saturday's final. However, the closing stages of the championship were exciting and close. Germany's Esther Henseleit secured silver, almost challenging the champion after a historic comeback that saw her climb eleven places in the final round.

The idea of merging the Olympic and Paralympic Games into a single event is an interesting debate as the latter could potentially gain greater visibility due to the huge media coverage. However, it is not a view shared by IPC President Andrew Parsons, as he tells Inside the Games.

World athletics chief Sebastian Coe has hailed Noah Lyles, Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone and Ryan Crouser as a "golden generation" after their gold medals at Paris 2024. He is confident they can share the spotlight in the US alongside traditionally dominant sports such as basketball and American football.

Cao Yuan successfully defended his title in the men's 10-metre platform diving on Saturday, securing an unprecedented sweep of all eight gold medals in diving for China at the Paris Olympics

China won the rhythmic gymnastics group all-around final on Saturday at the Porte de La Chapelle Arena with a final score of 69.800. Israel took silver with just the smallest of margins at 68.850 points, while Italy landed another bronze medal in the sport with 68.100.

The athletes, the main protagonists of Paris 2024, are complaining about the food, the lack of air conditioning, and even the shortage of water in the toilets. Meanwhile, volunteers, essential for the daily functioning of the Olympic Games, receive only one meal a day as compensation. In contrast, IOC executives live in a parallel reality of five-star luxury and comfort.

The Vaires-sur-Marne Nautical Stadium hosted the final canoe events on Saturday, marking the end of a thrilling series of competitions. The day was filled with historic moments, as athletes gave their all in a memorable send-off that celebrated both skill and perseverance in the sport.

The Climbing competition at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games has concluded, marking the debut of the new format where speed climbing was separated from boulder and lead events.

Yusuf Dikec, the Turkish pistol sharpshooter who captured a silver medal at Paris 2024, has become an unexpected online sensation. Despite his newfound fame, Dikec is determined to stay grounded.