Olympics Recap: Gold Medals, Historic Wins, and IOC Announcements

This comprehensive sports news brief covers Olympic highlights from Paris, including gold medal victories in weightlifting, marathon, and golf. It also details significant announcements from IOC President Thomas Bach and the participation of neutral athletes from Russia and Belarus. Notable victories include Ethiopia's Tola in marathon and France's repeat win in men's volleyball.

In a notable update from the Paris Olympics, International Olympic Committee President Thomas Bach has announced he will not seek to extend his tenure beyond 2025 despite member requests. Bach, who has led the IOC since 2013, stands firm on adhering to the charter's 12-year term limit.

Among the athletic highlights, Ethiopia's Tamirat Tola clinched gold in the men's marathon, while Kenya's Eliud Kipchoge withdrew from the race, ending his bid for a third consecutive Olympic title. On the women's side, Norway's Solfrid Koanda triumphed in the 81kg weightlifting event, and New Zealand's Lydia Ko secured gold in golf, completing her Olympic medal set.

In other competitions, France dominated in men's volleyball for their second consecutive Olympic gold, and Spain celebrated their first gold in women's water polo. Meanwhile, China's Liu Huanhua achieved victory in the men's 102kg weightlifting, enhancing China's strong Olympic presence. Additionally, Russian and Belarusian athletes participating as neutrals have been permitted to join the closing ceremony, despite earlier restrictions.

(With inputs from agencies.)