The people of 2 August

Four-term National Assembly lawmaker Jung Chung-rae is elected as the leader of the Democratic Party in South Korea during the national party convention at KINTEX in Goyang, Gyeonggi Province, defeating his rival Park Chan-dae with 61.74% of the votes.

Politics · 2 Aug · with Park Chan-dae

In association football, the Brazil women's team wins a record-extending ninth Copa América title after defeating Colombia 5–4 on penalties following a 4–4 draw after extra time in the final held at the Estadio Rodrigo Paz Delgado in Quito, Ecuador. Brazilian forward Marta is named the most valuable player of the tournament.

Sport · 2 Aug