Tokyo: When the Indian women's hockey team will aim to return home with a historic bronze medal, India's remaining hope for Olympic gold in wrestling, Bajrang Punia will take on Ernazar Akmataliev of Kyrgyzstan. India will hope for medals from both women's hockey team and Bajrang Punia. Bhawna Jat and Priyanka Goswami, in the meantime, will be in action in the 20km race walk while Seema Bisla will compete in the 50kg round of 8 final against Sarra Hamdi of Tunisia.
Here are the Indian athletes and team to watch out for:
Bajrang Punia
World No. 2 Indian wrestler in 65kg category, Bajrang Punia is set to begin his Olympic campaign on Friday when he faces Ernazar Akmataliev of Kyrgyzstan. Despite a knee injury, the three-time World Championships medallist is being considered India strongest hope for the gold medal in Tokyo.