Before the official opening ceremony of the Paris Games, significant events in football and rugby have already commenced. A notable football match between Argentina and Morocco ended in chaos and controversy, with Morocco emerging victorious 2-1 after a disallowed equalizer for Argentina. Meanwhile, the rugby sevens tournament saw France secure a win against Uruguay, setting up a challenging match against Fiji. Additionally, the video highlights the discipline of race walking through the journey of Colombian athlete Adah Arolo, and concludes with France’s provisional selection to host the 2030 Winter Olympics and Paralympics, pending financial guarantees.
- The football match between Argentina and Morocco ended in a 2-1 victory for Morocco after a chaotic game that included a disallowed equalizer for Argentina due to offside.
- Rugby sevens tournament began, with France winning against Uruguay after a draw with the United States.
- France is set to face Fiji in pool C of the rugby sevens tournament, a team that has won both Olympic golds since the sport’s introduction in 2016.
- The video features Colombian race walker Adah Arolo, highlighting the technical and demanding nature of race walking.
- France has been provisionally chosen to host the 2030 Winter Olympics and Paralympics, pending financial guarantees from the French government.
- Team USA announced Coco Gauff as their female flag bearer for the opening ceremony, with Gauff competing in her first Olympics as the number two seed for the women’s singles.
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