The Indian team will have their work cut out for them in their opening match as the Holland side is ranked number 1 in the world currently.
KT Irfan and M Sreeshankar had underperformed during a fitness trial that was mandated by the AFI, which resulted in a lot of criticism.
Jitu Rai said young shooter Saurabh Chaudhary can beat four-time gold medallist Jin Jong-Oh in the 10m air pistol event.
The gymnast is a teenager and she tested positive during her pre-Tokyo Olympics training camp in the city of Inzai, which is a concern.
The 88-member contingent from India had left on Saturday night after receiving a grand send-off from the fans.
The Prime Minister urged the athletes to do their best for the country and not feel the pressure in their quest for a medal.
Murray is the only tennis player in history to win consecutive gold medals in the men's singles event at the Olympics.
Thiem will have to wear a wrist splint for at least five weeks and will hope to be okay by the time the US Open comes around in August.
She will create history as she will become the first female athlete from India to participate in four different Olympics Games.
Media reports said that organisers were considering allowing alcohol consumption in Olympic venues when sales have been restricted in and around Toyko. They now feel it would incre...