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Andrew Cesare Richardson

It’s almost over now. Just one final push.
We may be heading into the final day, but that does not mean the end of the action.
There are still plenty of medals to hand out as we wind down and look towards Los Angeles 2028.
The battle for supremacy rumbles on as China and the United States battle it out to top the gold medal leaderboard in Paris.
So, for one final time, here’s what to look forward to today with all times – as always, in HKT.

Hongkonger alert
There is still one remaining athlete representing Hong Kong.
Ceci Lee Sze-wing will compete in her second event at the Paris Olympics: the women’s omnium, which kicks off at 5pm.
After completing the women’s Olympic road race last Sunday, where several others failed, she cited inspiration from Vivian Kong’s gold medal to summon the energy to go on.
This time, however, it will be far shorter than 158 kilometres.
The omnium is Lee’s stronger event of the two and she is hoping for a top-12 finish.
Women’s marathon
After Ethiopia’s Tamirat Tola won the men’s event yesterday, it’s time for the women.
Kenya’s Peres Jepchirchir is looking to defend the gold medal she won in Tokyo.
There will be three representatives from China in on the action: Zhang Deshun, Li Bai and Xia Yuyu.
The run starts at 2pm.

Golden No 40?
China’s Li Wenwen is among the athletes vying for gold in the women’s +81kg.
She is the defending Olympic gold medallist and a two-time world champion.
And victory for the 24-year-old could be definitive as, going into the final day, China top the gold medal leaderboard with 39.
You can watch her defence from 5.30pm.

Don’t get court out
However, the United States have 38 gold medals and will fancy their chances of adding another in the women’s basketball.
As with the men’s side, this is a discipline the US have totally dominated – except even more so.
Only once since 1980 have the US failed to win gold.
It’s a repeat of the men’s final, with hosts France looking to stop them. It kicks off at 9.30pm with the bronze medal match between Belgium and Australia at 5.30pm.

Closing ceremony
That’s all, folks.
Well, it will be once the closing ceremony ends and the Olympic flag is handed over to LA to prepare for the 2028 Games.
There was some backlash to the opening ceremony, with various apologies issued.
It is still unclear exactly how the closing ceremony will play out, with rumours even Tom Cruise may even take part.
The ceremony starts at 3am on Monday.


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Cyclist Ceci Lee Sze-wing, the last Hongkonger standing at the Paris Olympics, takes part in the women’s omnium on day 16. Photo: Sports Federation & Olympic Committee of Hong Kong, China

Hong Kong’s Ceci Lee is hoping for a top-12 finish in her second race of the Paris Olympic Games. Photo: Xinhua

Olympic and two-time world champion Li Wenwen is looking to earn another gold for China. Photo: Xinhua

The United States women are looking for their eighth consecutive Olympic gold medal. Photo: Reuters

Tom Cruise (centre) is rumoured to be making an appearance at the Paris Olympics closing ceremony. Photo: DPA

Olympics debutant Stephen Curry on fire as USA’s NBA all-stars’ domination continues in Paris

Stephen Curry was sublime as USA continued their dominance at the Olympic Games with victory over France in the gold medal match. Photo: Reuters

USA players line up on the podium with their gold medals around their necks as their dominance continues. Photo: EPA

LeBron James shows off his gold medal, the third at the Olympics throughout his career. Photo: AFP

Paris Olympics: China’s women hail strong bond after team table tennis gold

The China team and their coach wave to supporters after winning the women’s team table tennis gold. Photo: Reuters

Chen Meng (right) and Wang Manyu celebrate winning a point against Hayata Hina and Harimoto Miwa. Photo: Xinhua

Fans celebrate in the stands after China beat Japan to win women’s team table tennis gold. Photo: Reuters

Paris Olympics: Hong Kong cyclist Ceci Lee ready for ‘challenge of her life’ at velodrome

Ceci Lee will compete in the Olympic omnium on Sunday after finishing 64th in last week’s road race. Photo: Sports Federation & Olympic Committee of Hong Kong, China.

Lee will have a new coach following the Games. Photo: Sports Federation & Olympic Committee of Hong Kong, China.

Hong Kong’s Lee (far left) is making her Olympic track cycling debut in the French capital. Photo: UCI.

Paris Olympics: diving champion Cao Yuan backs China to fend off US in medal scrap

Cao Yuan in action in diving’s men’s 10m platform final. Photo: Reuters

Noah Williams (right) expected China to sustain their global diving dominance. Photo: Xinhua. 

Cao’s gold was his fourth in four Olympics and completed a perfect Games for China divers. Photo: Xinhua

Paris Olympics: table tennis, diving sweeps as China beat medal forecast in race with US

Cao Yuan competes during the men’s 10m platform diving final. Photo: Xinhua

(From left) Wang Manyu, Sun Yingsha and Chen Meng took women’s team gold. Photo: EPA-EFE

The China team are jubilant after the group all-round final in rhythmic gymnastics. Photo: Xinhua

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We are bidding farewell to the 2024 Games so, for one last time, let’s take a look at what’s in store


We are bidding farewell to the 2024 Games so, for one last time, let’s take a look at what’s in store.
