Howrah Bridge lit up to wish Indians for Tokyo Olympics

TIL Desk Sports/ Kolkata’s iconic Howrah Bridge on Monday was illuminated to boost the morale of the Indian contingent at the upcoming Tokyo Olympics.

Indian sportspersons will be participating in 18 disciplines – Archery, Athletics, Boxing, Badminton, Equestrian, Fencing, Golf, Gymnastics, Hockey, Judo, Rowing, Shooting, Sailing, Swimming, Table Tennis, Tennis, Weightlifting, and Wrestling.

‘Iconic Howrah Bridge (Rabindra Setu) illuminated for #Tokyo2020 #Cheer4India #TokyoOlympics2020 @SMPort_Kolkata @YASMinistry @Media_SAI @MIB_India @PIB_India @DDBanglaNews @airnews_kolkata,’ PIB West Bengal tweeted alongside photographs on Monday.

A total of 127 athletes across 18 sports disciplines from India will feature in the Tokyo Olympics. This is the biggest-ever contingent India is sending to any Olympics. The 69 cumulative events across the 18 sport disciplines that India will participate in are also the highest ever for the country.