Elavenil Valarivan will be one of those watched with more than normal interest when she lines up in the Shooting competition in the National Games. Not just because she is a home favourite but also because she wants to give home fans an indication of the consistency that has made her a top shooter.

With less than ten days to go for the 2021 Tokyo Olympics to go, the fever is catching up for the greatest sporting spectacle, which is set to take place after five long years. A total of 119 athletes have qualified for the event so far, with quite a few expected to win a medal.