Olympics: Ireland's best medal hopes, global superstars in the making and new sports to look out for

Okay, there’s no such thing as a safe bet at this level, but these are four events where it’d be a surprise if Ireland doesn’t win a medal

A general view of the Olympic Rings at Odaiba Marine Park, under the Rainbow Bridge and Tokyo Tower, ahead of the start of the Games. Picture: Ramsey Cardy/Sportsfile

Ireland’s best medal hopes

The safe bets