New Delhi: Archer Atanu Das was the surprise package on Friday as he impressed on his Olympic debut by finishing a creditable fifth in the individual section.
Barring that there was not much to write home about with star archer Deepika Kumari putting up one of her most inconsistent displays to finish a poor 20th with a score of 640 out of 720.
On Day 1 of the Rio Olympics, all eyes will be on India's shooting contingent as Jitu Rai and Gurpreet Singh participate in the Men's 10m air pistol.
Women's 10m air rifle will see Ayonika Paul and Apurvi Chandela in action.
Here is the India's schedule for August 6, 2016 in Rio.
SHOOTING
Event: Women's 10m air rifle (Qualification)
Athletes: Ayonika Paul, Apurvi Chandela
Time: 5:00 PM
Final of this event is scheduled for 7:00 PM today.
Event: Men's 10m air pistol (Qualification)
Athletes: Jitu Rai, Gurpreet Singh
Time: 9:30 PM
Final of this event is scheduled for 12:00 AM (August 7)
ROWING
Event: Men's single sculls (Heats)
Athlete: Dattu Baban Bhokanal
Time: 5:00 PM
FIELD HOCKEY
Event: Men's tournament (Group B)
Time: 7:30 PM
Match: India vs Ireland
TENNIS
Event: Men's doubles (Round 1)
Time: 7:30 PM
Athletes: Leander Paes/Rohan Bopanna vs M. Matkowski/L. Kubot
Event: Women's doubles (Round 1)
Time: 1:30 AM (August 7)
Athletes: S. Zhang/S. Peng vs Sania Mirza/Prarthana Thombare
TABLE TENNIS
Event: Men's singles (Round 1)
Time: 12:30 AM (August 7)
Athlete: Manika Batra vs Katarzyna Grzybowska-Franc
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