With a medal in their pocket thanks to Fran Garrigós’ bronze in judo on Saturday and several victories in different disciplines, Spain’s participation continues on Monday on the third day of the Olympic Games. One of the highlights is Rafael Nadal’s duel against Novak Djokovic in the second round of the individual rounds. In the afternoon, Alcaraz will do the same against Dutchman Tallon Griekspoor. The possibility of a medal today lies with Hugo González, who contests the 100m backstroke final in the evening. There will also be action in fencing, which makes an appearance with Lucía Martín-Portugués and Carlos Llavador. The Spanish team plays its second handball match against Sweden, there is men’s beach volleyball, field hockey with the ‘Red Sticks’ and more. These are the schedules for the third day of competitions for the Spanish delegation in Paris.
Shot
9.30 Men’s pit. Andrés García and Alberto Fernández participate in the qualifying phase.
Judo
From 10:00 am. Salvador Cases will be looking for the second medal in the -73 kilo category.
Beach volleyball
10.00. Pablo Herrera and Adrián Gavira compete in the preliminary phase of Group F against Boerman-De Groot.
12.00. Daniela Álvarez and Tania Moreno face Huberli and Brunner in the preliminary round of Group F.
Swimming
11.12. Emma Carrasco competes in the 400m medley event.
21.22. Hugo González, the trump card in the 100m backstroke final.
Field hockey
13.15. The women’s team will face the United States in its second Group B match.
Tennis
13.30. Rafael Nadal against Novak Djokovic in the second round of the tournament.
19.00. Carlos Alcaraz takes on Dutchman Tallon Griekspoor in his second individual match.
Mountain biking
14.20. Jofre Cullell and David Valero compete in the men’s cross country event.
Canoe slalom
15.30. Miquel Trave takes part in the individual canoe semi-final.
Water polo
15.35. The women’s team plays its first Group B match against the United States.
Handball
16.00. The men’s team faces its second Group A match against Sweden.
Fencing
Since 12.05. The Spanish delegation has two assets: Carlos Llavador (men’s foil) and Lucía Martín Portugués (women’s sabre).
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