South Korea triumphed over France with a 5-1 victory in the men's team archery final at the Paris Olympics, marking their third consecutive team gold and solidifying their dominance in the sport, having won seven of the ten golds since the event's introduction in 1988. The French team, led by Baptiste Addis, Thomas Chirault, and Jean-Charles Valladont, received enthusiastic support from home fans, earning their first silver in men's team archery since 1972. In the bronze medal match, Turkey claimed victory over China, securing their first medal of the Games. Additionally, South African mountain biker Alan Hatherly won bronze in the men’s cross-country race, marking a significant achievement for Team SA. The cycling event saw Britain's Tom Pidcock reclaim his Olympic title after overcoming a puncture. Meanwhile, South Korea also secured a gold medal in the mixed team 10-meter air rifle event, continuing their trend of winning medals on the first day of the Olympics since 2008.