If things go the way one expects, India should not only be sending its largest ever contingent to the July-August Olympic Games in Tokyo, but with a liberal dose of luck, they could also bring back a haul that could be its best ever. Yet, getting into double digits would be akin to kite-flying. India's best ever has been six at London 2012 and their next best has been three at Beijing 2008 and two at Rio 2016.

Predictions are never easy and fraught with danger — ranging from an unlucky draw to a bad day and a questionable call or refereeing. With margins of victory and defeat ever so small, even the minutest of errors — one punch less or a missed smash or a momentary lapse can be the difference between being on and off the podium.