Hey there, Olympic fans! I’m Holly Galvan Posey, your guide to all things Olympics at KPRC 2.

Although the grand opening ceremony of the 2024 Paris Olympics is tomorrow, the excitement is already in the air! Today, we have a thrilling lineup of events to get you into the Olympic spirit. From the precision of archery to the fast-paced action of handball, rugby sevens, and soccer, there’s something for everyone.

Today’s highlights:

• Archery: Women’s Individual and Team Ranking Rounds starting at 2:30 a.m.
• Handball: Women’s Tournament Preliminary Round kicking off at 2 a.m.
• Rugby sevens: Men’s Tournament rounds begins at 7 a.m.
• Soccer: Women’s Tournament First Round at 10 a.m.

Top Olympic headlines

Uzbekistan loses the match but wins over crowd as soccer competition kicks off Paris Olympics

Uzbekistan may have lost their match against Spain, but they certainly won over the crowd as the Paris Olympics soccer competition kicked off. Fans from Uzbekistan brought the energy, chanting and dancing to the rhythm of a furiously fast drumbeat.

Here are the men and women proudly representing Texas during Paris Olympics

Texas is shining bright at the Paris Olympics with several gymnasts proudly representing Team USA. The men’s team includes Asher Hong from Tomball, while the legendary Simone Biles leads the women’s team alongside Conroe’s Jordan Chiles. Both teams are set to showcase their incredible talents on the global stage, making Texas proud.

Coco Gauff to be female flag bearer for US team at Olympic opening ceremony, joining LeBron James

Tennis sensation Coco Gauff will join NBA star LeBron James as a flag bearer for the U.S. Olympic team at Friday’s opening ceremony. Gauff, the reigning U.S. Open champion, is set to make her Olympic debut at the Paris Games and will be the first tennis player to carry the U.S. flag.

What you need 2 know 💡

Olympics 2024: How to watch, when it starts, key dates in Paris

The 2024 Paris Olympics are about to begin, and we’ve got everything you need to know! Catch all the action live on NBC or stream every event on Peacock. The excitement kicks off with men’s soccer and rugby sevens on Wednesday, followed by the grand opening ceremony on Friday. Don’t miss out on new sports like breakdancing and star athletes like Simone Biles, LeBron James, and Sha’Carri Richardson competing for gold!

Check out this page for all Olympic results, schedule of events

Do you have Olympic fever yet? The 2024 Paris Olympics are just around the corner, and excitement is building! Make sure you’re up to date with all the latest Olympic results and schedules. We have a dedicated page that offers a daily schedule of events and real-time results, so you won’t miss a moment of the action.

Your complete Olympics schedule & results guide

Stay up to date with all the Olympic action with our comprehensive guide on when and how to watch your favorite events, whether you’re at home or on the go!

Team USA

Diana Taurasi set for Paris Olympics, trying to become first basketball player to win 6 gold medals

Diana Taurasi is set to make history at the Paris Olympics, aiming to become the first basketball player to win six gold medals. The 42-year-old guard will be playing in her record sixth Olympics, continuing her incredible career with the U.S. women’s basketball team.

United States favored to top overall medal table at Paris Games. China may challenge for most gold

As the Paris Olympics kick off this week, the United States is favored to top the overall medal table, with a forecast of 112 medals, including 39 gold. China is expected to challenge the U.S. for the most gold medals, aiming for 34 golds out of an anticipated 86 total medals. Historically, the U.S. has dominated the overall medal count, having led for the past eight consecutive Summer Games.

In case you missed it 👀

Tarzan at the Olympics: Johnny Weissmuller won 3 gold medals at the 1924 Paris Games

Before Michael Phelps or Mark Spitz, there was Johnny Weissmuller, the original Olympic swimming superstar who also became famous as Tarzan in films. At the 1924 Paris Olympics, Weissmuller won three gold medals in swimming, dazzling audiences with his speed and strength. His Olympic success didn’t end there; he added two more golds at the 1928 Amsterdam Olympics.

2 Houston area Olympians will be competing Wednesday

The opening ceremony might be on Friday, but the Paris Olympics action officially begins today! Two Houston area Olympians, Orrin Bizer of The Woodlands and Kevon Williams of Houston, will be competing in rugby against host France. Williams, making his second Olympic appearance, and Bizer, debuting in his first, are ready to represent Team USA.