Asher Hong (left) and Chiaka Ogbogu (right) will be competing on Day 3 of the Paris Olympics.
What to Know
- The Team USA men's gymnastics team will return to Bercy Arena at 10:30 a.m. CT for the men's team finals.
- In their Paris Olympics opener, the U.S. women's volleyball team will look to repeat its gold medal Tokyo performance when they meet China at 10 a.m. CT.
- Monday promises to be a busy day in Paris, with 19 medals up for the taking.
After an exciting Sunday in women’s gymnastics and in the pool, another big day is shaping up for North Texas athletes. WOGA-Plano product Asher Hong is part of that team with a specialty in rings.
On the volleyball court, the women of Team USA are hoping for a repeat gold medal performance in Paris after winning the gold in the Tokyo Olympics in 2021. Coppell’s Chiaka Ogbogu is on the team that will start pool play against No. 6 China. The U.S. is currently ranked fifth in the world.
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Dallas’ Teal Cohen and her quadruple sculls rowing team have one more chance to advance Monday. After a disappointing last place finish in the first round on Saturday, they are hoping to bring the team together that has only been working together for a short time. The Hockaday alum said she was confident the team could turn things around.
On the court in women’s basketball will be TCU alums Amy Okonwo and Tomi Taiwo. They are both playing for Nigeria against Australia Monday as group play begins.
