Germany’s basketball players have personnel concerns ahead of their Olympic debut. Two sailors got off to a strong start. For the first German Olympic surfer, however, the competitions ended early.
Surfing: Kemp is out early
The first German Olympic surfer, Camilla Kemp, missed the chance to make it into the round of 16 at the competitions in Tahiti in her second attempt. In the second round, the 28-year-old clearly lost her direct duel against Sarah Baum from South Africa after taking the lead at one point. Kemp received 4.94 points for her best two waves, her competitor 10.50.
Basketball: Superstar Sabally feels “not so good”
Before the first Olympic game in their history, the German basketball players are struggling with some personnel problems. Superstar Satou Sabally ended the last training session before the opening game against Belgium (Monday, July 29, 2027, from 1:30 p.m. on sportschau.de) early. According to her sister Nyara, Satou “didn’t feel so good” on Sunday. The two veterans Marie Gülich and Romy Bär also recently had to take a break due to illness.
Sailing: Strong start for German skiff women
Great start for the German women’s skiff at the Olympic sailing competitions in Marseille: After the first three races of the 49erFX, Marla Bergmann and Hanna Wille from Kiel are in third place and on course for a medal. In contrast, the Bavarians Jacob Meggendorfer and Andreas Spranger not only finished sixth and seventh, but also suffered a premature start disqualification. They are eighth after three races.
Skateboard: Japan dominates street competition
The Japanese skateboarders celebrated a double victory in the street competition on Sunday. Gold went to Coco Yoshizawa (272.75), silver to her compatriot Liz Akama (265.95). Bronze went to Brazilian Rayssa Leal (253.37). No woman from Germany qualified for the competition.
Badminton: Roth starts with defeat
Fabian Roth from Karlsruhe lost his opening match in Group K on Sunday. The 28-year-old was defeated by Haseena Sunil Prannoy from India in straight sets (18:21, 16:21). On Tuesday (July 30, 2024), Roth will face the third participant in the group, the Vietnamese Le Duc Phat.
Rowing: Double sculls and pairs without in the semifinals
The German rowers remain in the race for the finals with two other boats. The men’s double sculls and the pair without coxswain made it into the semi-finals at the water sports stadium in Vaires-sur-Marne. The double sculls with Jonas Gelsen and Marc Weber finished their repechage in second place, while Julius Christ and Sönke Kruse came third in the pair without coxswain.
Handball: Dahmke nominated for Hornke
Tim Hornke sustained a foot injury in the German handball team’s opening victory against Sweden and will be out for the rest of the Olympic tournament. Left winger Rune Dahmke will replace the right winger from SC Magdeburg in the German squad of 14. A position-specific substitution is not possible, as in the event of an injury-related absence, only one of the three previously designated reserve players can be nominated.
Doping: Nigerian boxer suspended
Second suspected doping case in Paris: Nigerian boxer Cynthia Temitayo Ogunsemilore has been suspended for violating anti-doping rules, the International Testing Agency ITA announced. The 22-year-old was found to have the banned substance furosemide, a strong diuretic drug, in a test last Thursday. Ogunsemilore, who is qualified in the 60 kg class, can now apply for the B sample to be opened. Shortly before the opening ceremony, Iraqi judoka Sajjad Ghanim Sehn Sehn tested positive for the banned steroids metandienone and boldenone.
Riding: Dressage horses pass medical check
The four German dressage horses passed the veterinary examination, the so-called Vet Check, before the Olympic Grand Prix. Dalera (Jessica von Bredow-Werndl), Wendy (Isabell Werth), Bluetooth (Frederic Wandres) and Fendi (substitute rider Sönke Rothenberger) all received the “pass”. The first German starter in the Grand Prix is Wandres, followed by Werth and von Bredow-Werndl. The Grand Prix, in which no medals are awarded, begins on Tuesday (July 30, 2024) and continues on Wednesday.
Transport: Ovtcharov complains about chaos
According to table tennis pro Dimitrij Ovtcharov, the transportation for the athletes still needs to be optimized. “The transportation is difficult. For the Olympics, phew, I don’t think I’ve ever experienced anything like it,” said the former world number one after making it into the second round and reported on “exotic experiences” in Paris. The bus was late twice. The bus driver got lost twice.
