Ireland narrowly missed out on a sailing medal at the Olympics, finishing fourth in the men's skiff competition after being penalized for jumping the start in the crucial medal race, ending up just three points shy of bronze. Meanwhile, the Irish men's hockey team was eliminated from quarter-final contention following a 2-1 defeat to Argentina, marking their fourth consecutive loss in the pool stage. Despite Lee Cole equalizing with a penalty corner goal, Ireland conceded shortly after and could not convert a crucial penalty stroke later in the match. They will face New Zealand in their final pool match as they seek to restore some pride. Overall, Ireland's Olympic campaign has been marked by near misses and elimination in both sailing and hockey events.