Record Attendance at Women's Rugby Sevens in Paris

The women's rugby sevens competition at the 2024 Paris Olympics saw a record attendance of 66,000 at Stade de France, surpassing the previous record of 58,498 set in 2023. World Rugby chairman Sir Bill Beaumont praised the event for inspiring young athletes globally. The USA women's team is aiming for their first Olympic medal since 1924 after finishing sixth in Tokyo 2020. Teams like Australia and New Zealand also made strong starts in the tournament, with Australia defeating South Africa 34-5 and New Zealand beating China 43-5. Despite the success of the women's event, concerns about unsold tickets for other competitions persist, as Paris 2024 organizers noted a surplus of available tickets. The tournament continues with knockout rounds scheduled for Tuesday, July 30.