The Paris 2024 Olympics are reaching a fever pitch with French athletes poised for glory across multiple events. The men’s football team, coached by Thierry Henry, is set to face Spain in the gold medal match at 18:00, aiming for France’s first Olympic football gold since 1984. Henry expressed pride in the country’s unity, stating, ‘When we decide to be together, we are unstoppable, regardless of the result of a game or a sport’.In basketball, both French teams have advanced to crucial stages. The men’s team will face the USA in the gold medal game on Saturday, following a dramatic 73-69 victory over Germany in the semifinals. The US team, led by Stephen Curry’s 36-point performance, overcame a 17-point deficit to defeat Serbia 95-91 in their semifinal.The French women’s handball team, under coach Olivier Krumbholz, is pursuing their third consecutive gold medal against Norway. Meanwhile, France has already secured its 14th gold medal of the Games with Benjamin Thomas’s victory in the men’s omnium cycling event, despite a fall.France’s total medal count now stands at 54, maintaining their fourth place in the overall standings. The country’s Olympic ambitions remain high, with President Emmanuel Macron predicting a top-5 finish and a record medal haul.As the Games enter their final stages, other nations are also making their mark. Spain, France’s opponent in the football final, is chasing its second Olympic gold in history. The USA continues to demonstrate its prowess in basketball, while Serbia and Germany will compete for bronze.With athletics events in full swing and several team sports reaching their climax, the penultimate day of the Paris Olympics promises to be a thrilling spectacle of sporting excellence and national pride.
Key points
- France’s men’s football team, coached by Thierry Henry, will face Spain in the gold medal match, aiming for their first Olympic football gold since 1984.
- The French men’s basketball team will play against the USA for gold after defeating Germany in the semifinals.
- France has secured 14 gold medals and 54 total medals, maintaining fourth place in the overall standings.
- The Paris Olympics are entering their final stages with multiple French teams competing for gold across various sports.
