南非闪电队橄榄球队在奥运会七人制橄榄球半决赛中输给了法国队，但仍在争夺铜牌。 South Africa's Blitzboks rugby team lost to France in Olympic rugby sevens semi-finals but remain in contention for bronze.

南非闪电队在奥运会七人制橄榄球半决赛中输给了东道主法国队，但仍有机会争夺铜牌。 South Africa's Blitzboks rugby team lost in the Olympic rugby sevens semi-finals to hosts France but remain in contention for the bronze medal. 尽管遭遇挫折，教练尼尔·鲍威尔和前球员凯尔·布朗仍然称赞了球队在世界大赛中的成就，并对他们争夺奖牌的能力充满信心。 Despite the setback, Coach Neil Powell and former player Kyle Brown praised the team's World Series achievements and confidence in their ability to compete for medals. 尽管澳大利亚队在下半场被罚红牌，但闪电队最终还是在巴黎赢得了铜牌。 The Blitzboks won the bronze medal in Paris, overcoming an Australian red card in the second half.