It is here. The biggest sporting event in the world is upon us! Rio de Janeiro, the place that has seen a fair share of controversies in the lead up to the first ever Olympic Games in South America, will play host to the best athletes from around the world from August 5 to 21.
India, with their largest ever contingent, standing at 118 now, are hoping for their best medal haul.
And if you are wondering when each of them will in action, fear not, we have you covered:
Here’s a complete list of India’s events in the Olympics:
NOTE: ** indicates medal event (All times in IST)
August 21, Sunday
Track
Thonakal Gopi, Kheta Ram and Nitender Rawat – Marathon, 1800 onwards
Wrestling
**Yogeshwar Dutt – 65kg, 1700 qualifiers, finals later in the same day
(Schedule will be updated as and when qualifications are complete, and final draws are made)