Indian Hockey Team News

After the women archers disappointed yesterday, India's medal hopes in the archery range will rest on Atanu Das' performance today. Also in action will be the track & field athletes, while the men's hockey team, who have qualified for the knockouts after 36 years, will play their last group match.

Archers Deepika Kumari and Bombayla Devi will have a chance to end India’s medal-less run at the Rio Games on Thursday when they take the field in the individual event. India’s seven-member badminton contingent will also start their Olympics campaign today along with the male golfers.

After a glittering opening ceremony at the Maracana, all eyes will now turn to the events with shooters Apurvi Chandela, Ayonika Paul, Jitu Rai, and Gurpreet Singh set to carry India’s medal hopes on the first day. Men’s hockey team will also start their campaign today against Ireland.