After a year's delay, the Covid-hit Tokyo Games are finally here. The competition begins two days before the Opening Ceremony as hosts Japan get things underway in softball's return to the Olympic Games. Women's football also begins. Over 17 days of the Games – plus two additional days of competition before the day of the Opening Ceremony – the world's best athletes will showcase their talents on the grandest sporting stage.

The Tokyo 2020 schedule will witness athletes battle it out for top honours across 46 sports.

Five sports – baseball/softball, karate, sport climbing, skateboarding and surfing – are featuring for the first time ever, while some – including basketball – include new events.

India at Tokyo Olympics: India has sent 127 athletes and the Olympic schedule shows the country will be kicking things off on July 23rd with the women's and men's ranking round.