Simone Biles Dazzles in Paris as Olympic Games Continue Amid Various Dramas

Simone Biles made a spectacular comeback at the Paris Olympics, while France's team secured multiple golds. Highlights included young stars in skateboarding, the first Saudi female Olympic swimmer, and controversy over the opening ceremony. Issues such as death threats and pollution also marked the event.

Olympic gymnast Simone Biles made a radiant return in Paris on Sunday, captivating a star-studded audience with her outstanding performance. The decorated gymnast showed no signs of the 'twisties' as she competed fiercely, despite experiencing pain in her left calf.

Hosting the games in iconic locations, Paris saw its national team shine with mountain biker Pauline Ferrand-Prevot and swimmer Leon Marchand securing golds, positioning France second in the medal standings behind Australia.

The day also witnessed Japan's young skateboarding sensation Coco Yoshizawa leading a trio of teens to victory, while Saudi Arabia celebrated its first female Olympic swimmer, Mashael Alayed. However, controversies ranging from death threats against Israeli athletes, a contentious opening ceremony, and a drone scandal involving Canada's women's soccer coach also marred the event.

(With inputs from agencies.)