After an exhilarating Sunday in women’s gymnastics and swimming, another exciting day awaits North Texas athletes.
WOGA-Plano product Asher Hong is part of the men’s gymnastics team, specializing in rings. Hong made a strong impression during the men’s qualification, finishing third on rings, fifth on vault, and sixth on floor.
On the volleyball court, Team USA’s women are aiming for a repeat gold medal in Paris after their victory in the Tokyo Olympics in 2021. Coppell’s Chiaka Ogbogu is on the team, which will start pool play against No. 6 China. The U.S. is currently ranked fifth in the world.
In other events, Dallas’ Teal Cohen and her quadruple sculls rowing team have one more chance to advance on Monday. After finishing last in the first round on Saturday, they are hopeful to improve. The Hockaday alum is confident that the team, despite only recently coming together, can turn things around.
On the court in women’s basketball, TCU alums Amy Okonwo and Tomi Taiwo will be playing for Nigeria against Australia as group play begins on Monday.
