US closes in on China in gold medal count

There was also success for India on Saturday, when Neeraj Chopra won the men's javelin throw final. He made a best throw of 87.58 meters in his second attempt. It's also India's first-ever Olympic gold in athletics.

"It feels unbelievable. It is the first time India has won a gold in athletics, so I feel very good," said Chopra. "It's a proud moment for me and my country."

Britain have won both men's and women's individual modern pentathlon titles after Joseph Choong's victory in the men's competition.

France were crowned the men's volleyball champions after outclassing ROC 25-23, 25-17, 21-25, 21-25, 15-12 in the final.