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First Look: What the Indian contingent will wear at the Games Opening

Last updated on: August 05, 2016 17:21 IST

Rio Olympics

 

Rediff.com presents the Indian contingent's attire for the Opening Ceremony at the Rio Olympics 2016.

India has sent 121 athletes, its largest ever contingent, to Rio.

Beijing Olympics gold medalist Abhinav Bindra, who is competing in his fifth Games, will be the flag-bearer at the parade of nations.

The Indian men will don navy blue blazers and trousers, white shirts and ties, while the women will be dressed in elegant yellow and navy blue sarees.

The Indian contingent has been allotted the 29th slot at the parade and is likely to enter the arena at 6.07 IST, Saturday.

Rediff Sports Desk