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PARIS - France's capital city is set to rock to a sporting beat on Saturday as the Olympic Games get under way in earnest on the back of an opening ceremony as dazzling as it was rainswept.After a tumultuous Friday, which started with a pre-dawn attack by saboteurs on France's high-speed train network, the focus now turns to gold medals and sporting excellence.
Shooting to deliver first goldThe first gold medal of the Games is likely to be at the shooting range in the 10 meter Air Pistol Mixed Team event.Shooting powerhouse China will look to make an early statement at the Chateauroux Shooting Centre through their sharpshooters, who have made a habit of winning the first gold of the Olympics.Over the next week or so, the United States will fancy their chances, with three-times gold medalist Vincent Hancock leading their charge.
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