This is it! The Olympic Games are taking over the capital. Every day, in the four corners of Paris and the Ile-de-France region, athletes from all over the world compete in various disciplines to win medals for their respective countries. On site, in the fan zones and other venues broadcasting the events, or from the comfort of your own home, you can follow the various sports and wear your country's colors proudly. Spectators and fans alike will be thrilled to cheer on their favorites every day!
By the way, what's on the program for the Olympic Games events this Wednesday, July 31, 2024? We take a look at the sports that await us on this day as part of this international and unmissable sporting competition. In Paris, the Île-de-France region and beyond, there's no question of missing a beat! With fencing, basketball, rowing, judo, surfing, volleyball, equestrian sports and archery, Wednesday July 31, 2024 promises to be a busy day. Find out more below!
An update on the French men and women in the running
- Shooting : Lucas Bernard Denis Kryzs - Romain Aufrere (9am)
- Judo: Maxime-Gael Ngayap Bambou - Marie Eve Gahie (10h)
- Diving: France (11h)
- Sailing: Steyaert/Picon (12h15) - Nicolas Goyard (14h03) - Fischer/Pequin (14h50) - Helene Noesmoen (16h48)
- Field field hockey: France - Germany (12:45pm)
- Fencing: France (1:30pm)
- Beach volleyball: Vieira/Chamereau (3pm) - Placette/Richard (5pm)
- Boxing: Davina Michel (17h22)
- Archery: Jean-Charles Valladont (17h45) - Amelie Cordeau (18h11)
- Handball: France - Egypt (19h)
- Basketball 3x3: France - Spain (9pm) - Lithuania - France (10:05pm)
- Soccer: New Zealand - France (9pm)
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