With 44 medals already on the books, France has surpassed the record set at the 2008 Beijing Games. So, what does this second sporting week of the Paris 2024 Olympics have in store for us? Will the harvest be as good as during the first week of competition? For the time being, the suspense remains intact. But there are still a number of disciplines and possible additional medals up for grabs for France.
Such is the case in boxing. On Sunday August 4, 2024, Sofiane Oumiha and Billal Bennama won their bouts in their respective categories. Sofiane Oumiha (-63.5 kg) won against Canadian Wyatt Sanford. Meanwhile, Billal Bennama (-51 kg) made the difference against Dominican Yunior Alcantara Reyes. The result? Both French boxers have qualified for the final and are therefore guaranteed a medal.
But the two French athletes are obviously aiming for gold. So, in order to reach the top step of the podium, they will have to deliver a perfect match. Sofiane Oumiha will face Cuba's Erislandy Alvarez Borges in the -63.5 kg final. The Cuban beat Georgia's Lasha Guruli, who took bronze.
Meanwhile, Billal Bennama will face Hasanboy Dusmatov (Uzbekistan) in the final of the -51 kg class. The latter defeated David de Pina (CPV), who won bronze.
So, what day, what time and what channel will you be watching French boxers Sofiane Oumiha and Billal Bennama fight this week? Get ready, because Sofiane Oumiha 's final (-63.5 kg) is on Wednesday August 7 at 10.34pm. As for Billal Bennama (-51 kg), he's not to be missed on Thursday August 8 at 10.34pm. Both bouts are broadcast on France 2. Both finals will be held in the sublime setting of Roland-Garros.
Watch the boxing on France Télévisions channels. The fight will be broadcast on France 2.
Boxing can be seen on France Télévisions channels. This final is announced on France 2.
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Dates and Opening Time
From August 7, 2024 to August 8, 2024
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