Highlights from Paris Olympics: Simone Biles Shines, Social Controversies Erupt

Simone Biles makes a triumphant return to the Olympics, while French athletes dominate. Italy's Nicolo Martinenghi ends Adam Peaty's three-peat hopes. Teen Coco Yoshizawa triumphs in skateboarding. French police probe death threats against Israeli athletes, and the opening ceremony faces backlash for controversial elements.

Enthusiasts saw a radiant Simone Biles dazzled in her opening routine, marking her long-awaited Olympic return in Paris, capturing the crowd's attention with her performance.The gymnast competed despite left calf discomfort, undeterred by past struggles.

Two more golds for team France came from mountain biker Pauline Ferrand-Prevot and world record holder Leon Marchand, intensifying local excitement. Japan's 14-year-old Coco Yoshizawa led teens in street skateboarding, captivating La Concorde's sellout crowd.

However, the games faced controversies, including a French police investigation into threats against Israeli athletes, backlash over a controversial opening ceremony tableau, and the drone scandal involving Canadian women's soccer coach Bev Priestman.

(With inputs from agencies.)