Rio Olympics kick started in a spectacular manner with glittering opening ceremony few hours back. India sent the largest contingent of athletes of 118, a record for this olympics and India is hopeful of winning more than 6 medals which it won at the London Olympics. 


Now here are the top ten Indian Olympians to watch out for at Rio Olmpics. People of country are pinning hopes on these star players representing India. 


Dutee Chand, professional Sprinter from Odisha is representing India in Women's 100m. She is current national champion in 100m event. She is the third women to qualify for Olympics after PT.Usha. 


Yogeshwar Dutt already won bronze medal at London Olympics and is now participating in Men's freestyle 65 kg wrestling.However he is hampered by injuries and lack of match practice. 


Abhinav Bindra became the first individual to win gold medal from India in 2008 Olympics. He however failed to make impression in London Olympics. This is his last Olympics as he already announced his retirement and he is keen to finish in style winning another medal. 


Dipa Karmakar, 22 year old gymnast from Tripura created history to qualify for Olympics. She attempted the difficult Produnova vault to qualify for Olympics. 


Saina Nehwal, won bronze medal in London and she is keen to show her power in Badminton once again. However her form is a worry as she is blowing hot and cold. 


Sania Mirza is in top form and is the highest ranked woman doubles player. She is gunning for gold at Olympics. 


Rohan Boppana is teaming with Sania Mirza in the mixed doubles and they are the best best to win medal for India. 


Leader Paes, is still going strong at 43 years and is teaming with Rohan Boppana in Men's doubles. She has won many grandslams and wan't to sign off with Olympic Medal. 


Jitu Rai, star shooter is the biggest hopes for India. He won gold in 2014 Asian Games and silver in Commonwealth Games. 



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