Shinnosuke Oka Wins Men's All-Around Gold

Shinnosuke Oka of Japan claimed the gold medal in the men's individual all-around gymnastics event at the Paris Olympics, marking a continuation of Japan's dominance in this category, winning it for the fourth consecutive time. Oka, competing in his first Olympic Games, scored 86.832 points, edging out China's Zhang Boheng by a mere 0.233 points, while fellow Chinese gymnast Xiao Ruoteng secured the bronze. The event saw shocking errors from pre-competition favorites, including defending champion Daiki Hashimoto, who finished sixth after falling during his pommel horse routine. Oka's performance was characterized by consistency, scoring well across five apparatuses despite not having the highest score in any single event. He expressed happiness over his victory but noted that the overall performance level was not optimal due to many gymnasts making mistakes. This win adds to Japan's impressive tally of eight gold medals at the Paris Games, placing them on par with China in the medal standings.