Lithuania started with a 22-15 win over Chile to stay top of Pool B by beating 10th seeds Mongolia 21-15.

Seventh seed Germany won twice today by beating Chile 20-16 and then Chinese Taipei 22-7.

Latvia handed out two heavy defeats to East Asian countries to go top of Pool C, starting with a 22-6 victory over China.

This was followed up by a 22-5 win over Japan.

It marked a strong start to the country that finished second to defending champions United States in the 2019 final.

Poland, that won bronze in 2019, had a mixed start, beginning with a 21-13 victory over Japan before losing to sixth seed The Netherlands 19-7.

The Netherlands defeated China 21-15 too to stay unbeaten.

In the women's competition, second seed France started with a 22-11 victory over Brazil and followed by beating New Zealand 16-10.

Third seed Poland started undefeated in Pool C by thrashing sixth seed Mongolia 22-7.

Mongolia were beaten 12-8 by 20th seed Belgium to add to their misery.

United States started with two wins in Pool B too to match the French victories.

The first saw the team defeat New Zealand 19-14 and was followed by an 18-16 win over Austria.