As the Paris Olympics progresses, Japan currently leads the medal tally with twelve medals, including six golds, while France follows in second with sixteen total medals, five of which are gold. China holds third place with twelve medals, five of which are also gold. Meanwhile, the United States sits in sixth place with a total of twenty medals, including only three golds, which has sparked criticism for its reporting style that emphasizes total medals over golds. In the midst of the competition, Malaysian badminton player Goh Jin Wei was eliminated from medal contention after a close match against South Korea's Kim Ga Eun. On a broader scale, collegiate athletes from the NCAA are also making an impact, with multiple conferences contributing to the U.S. medal count, particularly the ACC with five golds. The Olympic Games have seen a mix of excitement and controversy regarding the medal counts and reporting practices across different countries.