Women's road race

Ese Ukpeseraye's historic participation in the Women's Road Race at the Paris Olympics concluded with a 'Did Not Finish' status after she struggled to keep pace during the grueling Cote des Gardes climb. Despite not finishing, Ukpeseraye emphasized her pride in representing Nigeria, marking the nation's first entry into Olympic cycling events. The race featured other competitors who also faced challenges, highlighting the course's difficulty. Meanwhile, the women's race was competitive, with Belgian Lotte Kopecky emerging as a favorite alongside a strong Dutch team including Marianne Vos and Demi Vollering. The race took place on a 158 km course designed for punchers and sprinters, promising an exciting showdown. In badminton, He from China expressed concern for her opponent Carolina Marin of Spain, who was forced to withdraw due to injury, reflecting on the emotional moments of competition.