In the opening ceremony of Olympic, Indian contingents got a huge cheers and welcome by the audience. The colorful Indian delegation, which is the biggest ever, received a warm welcome by the supporters present in the stadium.
Wrestler Sushil Kumar, a bronze medallist in the 2008 Beijing Games, led the 81-strong Indian contingent. It is noted that Indian contingents is the biggest so far, which took part in any Olympic.
Indian contingents looking smart and attractive which attracted more the viewers in the stadium. The men wore yellow safas, navy blue blazers, cream-coloured trousers, off-white shirts and ties, and the women were dressed in elegant sarees.
Indian Olympic Association (IOA) secretary-general Randhir Singh waved at the contingent from the VIP box.
It is noted that Indians will take part in 13 disciplines. Four years ago, India won three medals, gold for shooter Abhinav Bindra and bronze medals for Sushil and boxer Vijender Singh.
(With inputs from IANS)
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