2024 Paris Olympic Games: Weather conditions affect sports across Paris

Weather continues to be a significant issue at the 2024 Paris Olympic Games, from high temperatures to weather delays affecting sports across Paris.

The weather, unpredictable as ever, has not been kind to this historic event. The opening ceremony for the Summer Games was drenched in rain, followed by a current heat wave with temperatures soaring as high as 105 degrees Fahrenheit in parts of France. This unpredictability is significant, especially considering the lack of air conditioners in the Olympic Village to keep the athletes cool.

The severity of the weather has led to the abandonment of the men's skiff medal race due to lack of wind to compete. In Le Golf National in Guyancourt, the first round of men's golf play has been delayed agian due to thunderstorms and lightning weather conditions.

Meanwhile, in Teahupo'o, if current weather conditions continue, the women's heat is expected to continue after days of rough surfing conditions and poor wind direction have significantly affected both men's and women's competitions.

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3x3 basketball suspended due to rain

The 3x3 basketball game at La Concorde Urban Park between Serbia and France was suspended due to a heavy downpour of rain that drenched the court, making it unsafe to continue the game. At the time of suspension, Serbia was leading 13-10 against France.

Archery and beach volleyball matches postponed

Due to severe forecasted weather conditions and the risk of thunderstorms, the final six matches of today's archery event have been postponed to tomorrow, 1 August.

At the Eiffel Tower Stadium, the evening session featuring three beach volleyball matches has been rescheduled to avoid the weather.

Sailing Men's Skiff medal races postponed

The decision has been made to postpone the first medal races. After two attempts, officials have concluded that there was not enough wind to compete, and no other races will take place on Thursday. The medal races for both men and women will be held on Friday.

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Golf resumes at Le Golf National in Guyancourt

The remaining men yet to complete their first rounds at Le Golf National had resumed play, but once again have been delayed for a second time after another lightning interruption.

Mexico's Carlos Ortiz and the USA's Xander Schauffele were tied at six-under when play was halted due to lightning after completing 15 holes and now continue their first rounds.

Here are standings after the second delay:

• 1. Matsuyama Hideki (JPN) F, -8

• 2. Xander Schauffele (USA) F, -6

• T6. Tommy Fleetwood (GBR), Scottie Scheffler (USA), Jon Rahm (ESP) F, -4

• T15. Rory McIlroy (IRL) F, -3

This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: Paris Olympic weather delays multiple events Thursday