Friday’s Paris Olympics Lineup: 25 Gold Medals & Chinese Contenders to Watch
Get ready for a packed day at the Paris Olympics! 🎉 On August 2, 25 gold medals are up for grabs, and Chinese athletes are set to light up events from badminton to BMX racing. Here’s your cheat sheet:
🏸 Badminton Mixed Doubles Final (15:00 GMT+2)
China’s powerhouse duo Zheng Siwei and Huang Yaqiong will clash with South Korea’s Kim Won-Ho and Jeong Na-Eun. This rematch of Tokyo 2020’s semifinal is 🔥 must-watch for badminton fans!
🎾 Historic Tennis Bid (19:00 GMT+2)
Zhang Zhizhen and Wang Xinyu aim to secure China’s first-ever Olympic mixed doubles gold. Could this be a new chapter in Chinese tennis? 🎾✨
🏊♂️ & 🚴♂️ Evening Thrills
Swimmer Wang Shun dives into the men’s 200m individual medley final at 20:43 GMT+2, while BMX cycling finals (men’s at 21:35, women’s shortly after) promise high-octane action. 🚵♀️ Pro tip: Grab snacks and don’t blink!
📅 Times for your zone: New York (9 AM ET) | London (2 PM BST) | Beijing (9 PM CST)
Reference(s):
cgtn.com