Thirteen specific finals include the men's cycling road race, the men's sabre final and women's weightlifting in the under-48 kilogram category. Two finals in judo will be contested in the women's under-48 kilogram and men's under-60 kilogram divisions.

Swimming begins with a splash as medals go out in the men's 400-meter freestyle and individual medley events, the women's individual medley and team four-by-100 freestyle race. Diving jumps in with the men's platform synchronized and women's three-meter springboard synchronized events.

Shooters will take aim at Olympic gold in the men's 10-meter pistol and women's 10-meter rifle.

Other highlights include the tip-off of the men's basketball tournament with the defending champion United States facing New Zealand. Football action resumes after a break for the Opening ceremonies Friday. Softball and volleyball competition also begins.