Basketball is a key event at the Olympics, showcasing top talents from around the world. The competition features both men's and women's tournaments, each with a group stage followed by knockout rounds.
The group stage involves round-robin matches, with the top teams advancing to the knockout stage, culminating in the quarterfinals, semifinals, and medal matches.
Gold Medal: USA
The USA Men's Basketball team continued their dominance by winning the gold medal, defeating France 90-85 in the final.
Silver Medal: France
France put up a strong fight, especially on their home ground, but ultimately fell short in the final.
Bronze Medal: Australia
Australia secured the bronze medal with a convincing win over Slovenia, 107-93.
Gold Medal: USA
The USA Women's Basketball team also continued their winning streak, defeating China 82-68 in the final to clinch the gold.
Silver Medal: China
China made an impressive run to the final, showcasing their growing strength in women's basketball.
Bronze Medal: Australia
Australia's women's team earned the bronze medal by defeating France 74-70 in a closely contested match.
| Rank | Country | Gold | Silver | Bronze |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | USA | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 2 | China | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 3 | France | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 4 | Australia | 0 | 0 | 2 |