Olympic Highlights: Triumphs, Controversies, and Historic Moments
Current sports news briefs feature notable Olympic events: the IOC calls for U.S.-WADA talks; Guatemala's Adriana Oliva is a new champion; DSD rules in women's boxing scrutinized; Simone Biles praised by President Biden; and young fencer Lauren Scruggs wins silver for the U.S. Other updates include triumphant triathlon finishes and Jessica Fox's double gold success.
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The International Olympic Committee (IOC) has urged dialogue between the U.S. and the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) to settle a jurisdiction dispute. U.S. lawmakers have threatened to cut WADA funding, citing inadequate investigations.
Adriana Ruano Oliva made history as Guatemala's first Olympic champion by clinching gold in women's trap shooting, while France and Britain shone in the triathlon events. President Joe Biden congratulated Simone Biles for leading the U.S. women's gymnastics team to victory.
The presence of athletes with Differences of Sexual Development (DSD) has sparked debate at the Paris Olympics, and young fencer Lauren Scruggs impressed by winning a silver medal. Meanwhile, Jessica Fox of Australia secured her second gold in canoeing.
(With inputs from agencies.)