Touched by divine inspiration, the DJ brought peace to the Arena Champs de Mars this Friday during the women's beach volleyball final at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games. The match pitted Brazil against Canada. At the heart of the third set, the two teams quarreled but the DJ put an end to the argument by launching “Imagine” by John Lennon. The atmosphere was tense as the score was tied at a set each. The South American pair formed by Ana Patricia Silva Ramos and Eduarda Santos Lisboa eventually led 11 to 8 in the third set against the Canadians, Melissa Humana-Paredes and Brandie Wilkerson. The players exchanged heated words at the net until the referee intervened. The DJ's timely choice of music transformed the conflict into a moment of unity, allowing the game to resume in good spirits. Ultimately, Brazil triumphed in three sets (26-24, 12-21, 15-10), celebrating not only their victory but also the power of music to heal tension.
The men's Olympic volleyball tournament final between France and Poland is set for Saturday, August 10, 2024, at the Arena Paris Sud 1. The match will kick off at 1 p.m. and will be broadcast on France Télévisions and Eurosport. The French team, aiming for a second consecutive gold medal after their victory in Tokyo 2020, faces a formidable challenge against Poland, a team with a rich history in volleyball. France's journey to the final included overcoming Serbia, Canada, and a dramatic comeback against Germany in the quarter-finals. Poland, on the other hand, had a tougher path, defeating Brazil and the United States to secure their spot in the final. With star players like Earvin Ngapeth leading the charge, the French team is poised for a historic match that could see them become the first nation to retain the title since the 1988 Seoul Games.
In a thrilling final, the Spanish Under 23 team emerged victorious against France, winning the Olympic soccer gold medal with a score of 5-3. The match, held at the Parc des Princes, saw Spain come back from an early deficit after France's Enzo Millot scored first. Spain quickly equalized and then took control of the match, with standout performances from Fermín López and Sergio Camello, who each scored multiple goals. The victory marked Spain's first Olympic gold in soccer since 1992 and ended a streak of losses in Olympic finals. The match showcased the resilience and skill of the Spanish team, who demonstrated their ability to perform under pressure in front of a home crowd.
