France and Italy Secure Historic Volleyball Golds at Paris Olympics
France's men's team wins back-to-back titles while Italy's women's team claims their first-ever Olympic medal.
- France's men's volleyball team triumphed on home soil, winning their 15th gold medal for the country.
- Italy's women's volleyball team dominated the tournament, losing only one set and defeating the U.S. in the final.
- Poland's men's team reached their first final since 1976 but were defeated by France in straight sets.
- Italy's victory marks a significant milestone for the country's women's volleyball, now recognized as the top women's sport in Italy.
- The U.S. women's team, defending champions from Tokyo, settled for silver after a hard-fought tournament.