Rio Olympics: Indian Athletes Exude Confidence at Opening Ceremony, Also on Twitter

They looked dapper in blue suits and yellow saris, with broad smiles adorning the face. The Indian contingent, largest-ever in an Olympics, appeared confident at the opening ceremony of the 2016 Rio Games ahead of big tests ahead.

This time 118 athletes are competing at the Rio Games, which is the highest number ever in one single edition. The contingent was led by India's only individual gold medallist in Olympics - ace shooter Abhinav Bindra.

All set for tonight :) @Guttajwala @Pvsindhu1 pic.twitter.com/KRW6WBsql7

- Ashwini Ponnappa (@P9Ashwini) August 5, 2016

The contingent also included Leander Paes, who will be playing his seventh Olympics - a record. He posted images and videos of his seventh athletes parade in an Olympics.

Olympic Record for Tennis #7...???????????? pic.twitter.com/GZG42dc2LG

- Leander Paes (@Leander) August 6, 2016

India's badminton stars Jwala Gutta, Ashwini Ponnappa and PV Sindhu were also not to be left behind as they took to social media to announce their happiness.

However, Indian hockey team was missing from the opening ceremony as they have a match later in the day against Ireland.

Proud to be an Indian today ???????????? @Rio2016_en pic.twitter.com/XsglXQz8eO

- Leander Paes (@Leander) August 6, 2016

Getting ready for the Grand Gala Opening Ceremony.. #Srabani pic.twitter.com/C0SVyNFzop

- Dutee Chand (@DuteeChand) August 6, 2016

Woohooooo ???????????????????? time for some ???????? now ... #Olympics pic.twitter.com/vUinWeEofv

- Sania Mirza (@MirzaSania) August 6, 2016