Key events
The archery’s women’s individual ranking round is also under way this morning.
Archery at the Olympics begins with ranking rounds before the matchplay rounds scheduled later on in the Games.
Right now, Lim Si-hyeon leads the pack. She is part of a young South Korea team who are keen to defend their team title from Tokyo and pick up their tenth individual gold medal in the event.
There is stiff competition though. The world No 1 Casey Kaufhold is hoping to be the first women’s individual gold medallist from the US since Luann Ryon. who took home gold in Montreal back in 1976.
Mexico’s Alejandra Valencia is the world championships runner-up and is competing at her fourth Games.
The archery events are taking place at the Hôtel des Invalides. It is a complex tracing France’s military heritage that was established during Louis XIV’s reign in 1687.
The famous golden dome dominates the skyline amid the serene formal gardens surrounding the converted military hospital turned museum. What’s inside? Just Napoleon’s final resting place.
Andy Murray withdraws from men’s singles, will only play doubles
There have been murmurings and rumours and almost confirmations but this is now official. Andy Murray will not be playing singles in Paris. His singles playing career is now over.
“I’ve take the decision to withdraw from the singles to concentrate on the doubles with Dan [Evans]. Our practice has been great and we’re playing well together,” Murray said today. “Really looking forward to getting started and representing GB one more time.”
The final buzzer has just gone at the women’s handball match between Slovenia and Denmark. The Danes take the victory 27-19.
Goalkeeper Sandra Toft made 13 saves and every single Danish player got some minutes in this opening match.
The Dane’s are three-time Olympic champions (1996, 2000, 2004) but failed to qualify for their last two Games. Jesper Jensen’s side is a new generation hoping to roll back the years.
The handball sees two groups of six play out. Top four teams will advance to the knockout rounds.
Before we get to today’s action, let’s take a quick look at Team GB’s medal hopes. We are looking at a possible battle for the ages in the men’s 1500m, world champions in the women’s lightweight double sculls and a chance for some skateboarding glory.
Here’s Ben Bloom with more.
Preamble
Good morning all and welcome to our daily 2024 Olympics blog! The sporting action got under way yesterday and it was certainly memorable. We will bring you all of the reaction from what went down and live coverage of what starts today. More rugby sevens, more football and the beginning of the archery and handball events. Plus, we will check in with all the other athletes who are doing their final preparations and bring you all the latest news from Paris.
If you have any thoughts, questions, concerns, complaints, musings or must-have Olympic snacks you want to share then feel free to send me an email. You can find the information at the top of this blog.
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