India in Athens

Currently in: SAI, Kolkata training under Bulgarian coach Ivan Yotov

Past year’s record: Silver at Bangkok leg of Asian Circuit. His best score of 115/120 was achieved during this meet. Consistent without being extraordinary

Key competitor: Kyung-Mo Park (Korea), 1993 World Champion and 2001 bronze medallist. Last face-off between the two was at the 42nd World Championship, New York, in 2003 where Rai bowed 161-165 in the opening round of the individual event

Strengths: Consistency, cool under pressure. Topped Indian ranking, which was the criteria for selecting the team

Weakness: Not enough big-time exposure

Helping hand: Needs to get off to a good start

Medal prospect: Outside chance

Olympic Status: Qualified for the first time

Event dates: August 16-21