Football and Rugby Sevens matches kicked off the Summer Olympics in Paris on Wednesday, two days ahead of the much-anticipated opening ceremony that will see hundreds of thousands of spectators line the banks of the River Seine. Despite high expectations, the French rugby team starring star scrum-half Antoine Dupont was held to a 12-12 draw by the US. Follow our liveblog for the latest updates on the start of the Paris 2024 Olympic Games.
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