For years, it has been the hugely successful duo of Abhinav Bindra and Gagan Narang that would, on most occasions, start India's campaign in major international tournaments.
Though the Olympic champion in 10-metre air rifle has dropped the gun after being on the verge of repeating history at the Rio Games last summer, Narang, a bronze medallist at the 2012 London edition, continues his quest to add to the laurels he has brought over the past many years.
On day one of competition, having earned their places on the back of some good performances in the selection trials, the triumvirate of Satyendra Singh, Ravi Kumar and Deepak Kumar will be up against a formidable field in the men's 10m air rifle event.
Before their male counterparts, the women's 10m air rifle team will be represented by Pooja Ghatkar, Meghana Sajjanar and Vinita Bharadwaj, with Olympian Apurvi Chandela in MQS (Minimum Qualification Score).
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