As we look ahead to day four at Tokyo 2020, we must also take time to look at those competing on day three.
One of the success stories was Nhat Nguyen, the 21-year-old Dubliner who got through the last-32 of the men's singles badminton.
"I am happy to be able to walk off the court as a winner," he said afterwards, "I am very grateful for the support that I had today.
"It was overwhelming walking out to all the staff there with me; my physio, my coach and a couple of others in support as well.
"I wanted to give my all for every single point, especially for the support I was given. I was happy I was able to do that even though I didn’t play my best, I am happy that I took the win.
“I feel I shook off the nerves there than rather playing free and playing my style so it was just getting the job done and I was happy that I crossed that line. I have a day to rest with late practise tomorrow."
Brendan Irvine
One of the other stories of the day was Belfast flyweight boxer Brendan Irvine, who was beaten on points by Filipino Carlos Paalam.
"What can I do? That's boxing, this stuff happens every day," Irvine told RTE.
"The better man won on the day. I did think it was a close fight and I probably could have got a result, but that is just the way it goes.
"It's been a rollercoaster getting here, but I am proud to have left it all in the ring and given it my all. There is physically nothing I could have done more.
"Now it's time to pick myself up and support the rest of the team."
Day four - Irish athletes in action
3am Ireland Men’s Rugby Sevens Team - v Kenya - pool stages
3.17am Mona McSharry - Women’s 100m Breaststroke Swimming final
3.30am Aidan Walsh - Men’s Welterweight Boxing Round of 16 v Albert Mengue
4.05am Annalise Murphy - Laser Radial Sailing Fleet Race 4 and 5
6.50am Robert Dickson and Sean Waddilove - Men’s 49er Sailing Fleet Race 1, 2 and 3
11.50am Darragh Greene - Men’s 200m Breaststroke Swimming Heat
12.17pm Ireland Relay Team - Men’s 4 x 200m Freestyle Swimming Heat
12.37pm Daniel Wiffen - Men’s 800m Freestyle Heat
Indeed are proud to support Team Ireland at the Tokyo 2020 Olympics. Indeed believes the world works better when people are given every opportunity to unleash their true talents. #TalentUnleashed
Download the brand new OTB Sports App in the Play Store & App Store right now! We've got you covered!
Subscribe to Off The Ball's YouTube channel for more videos, like us on Facebook or follow us on Twitter for the latest sporting news and content.
