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?

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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