The Paris Olympics 2024 officially began on Friday with a dazzling opening ceremony featuring parades on the River Seine, performances by Lady Gaga and Celine Dion, and a laser show at the Eiffel Tower.
The opening days of the Paris Olympics have been marked by impressive performances and memorable moments, setting the stage for an exciting competition ahead.
Look into top five stories from day one of Paris Olympics 2024:
Cycling and diving competitions:
In the cycling event, Anna Henderson claimed silver in the women's time trial, finishing behind Australia's Grace Brown while American Chloe Dygert took bronze.
In diving, Yasmin Harper and Scarlett Mew Jensen moved from sixth to third with an excellent final dive, earning Britain's first women's diving medal in 64 years.
Adam Peaty's quest for gold:
Adam Peaty, aiming for his third consecutive 100m breaststroke gold, won his heat and semi-final. The final will take place on Sunday.
French triumph in rugby sevens:
France won gold in the men's rugby sevens, defeating Fiji 28-7 at the Stade de France. This victory ended Fiji's undefeated streak in Olympic rugby sevens.
Strong performances in various sports:
Great Britain's men defeated Spain 4-0 in hockey, with goals from Nick Park, Rupert Shipperley, and Gareth Furlong. Laura Collett set an Olympic record in eventing dressage. The women's quadruple sculls won their heat, while the men's quartet and women's double sculls also advanced. Adam Burgess and Kimberley Woods qualified for the semi-finals in their respective canoeing events.
What about tennis?
In tennis, Spain's Carlos Alcaraz and Rafael Nadal won their doubles match against Argentina. Novak Djokovic easily defeated Matt Ebden 6-0, 6-1, and may face Nadal next. Poland's Iga Swiatek beat Romania's Irina-Camelia Begu 6-2, 7-5.
