Indian archer Deepika Kumari is confident of her team’s chances at the Paris Olympics. She said clear communication in difficult situations will benefit them at the quadrennial event. Indian archers will compete in all five medal events in Paris: men’s and women’s teams, individual and mixed categories. The women’s team boasts exceptional talent, including 2022 Asian Games bronze medalists Ankita Bhakat and Bhajan Kaur, as well as Deepika. “The strength of any team lies in its communication and combination. It is essential that we support each other in different situations. We talked a lot and discussed how to deal with different scenarios. Clear communication, especially in difficult situations, is a great strength for us. We are confident about our chances at the Olympics,” Deepika said on JioCinema’s ‘The Dreamers’.
Bhakat, who is fulfilling his lifelong dream of competing in the Olympics, expressed his confidence in the team’s progress.
“Since I started archery, I always dreamed of competing in the Olympics. Now, that dream is becoming a reality. In recent World Cups, we have rarely competed for podiums, but this time is different. We learned from our initial setbacks and improved significantly. Our performance has been consistently better in each competition and I believe we will perform well in the Olympics,” said Bhakat.
She emphasized the importance of self-confidence, adding: “I know what level of performance I am capable of. When I give 100%, the medal will certainly come.”
Bhajan echoed Bhakat’s sentiments, emphasizing the importance of continuous improvement and doing your best. “My performance in the second World Cup was much better than the first, so I started to feel victorious about my progress since the first World Cup,” said Kaur.
“Whenever we go to a tournament, we focus on doing our best, no matter the magnitude of the tournament. Our goal is to leave no stone unturned for the Olympics as well and we are confident that we will return from Paris with a medal. “
Bhakat also highlighted the invaluable experience of having a veteran like Deepika Kumari in the team. “It is a big plus that Deepika is going to the Olympics for the fourth time. She understands the challenges we can face in Paris,” she explained.
Bhajan added, “Deepika’s experience, along with Ankita’s, is our biggest strength. They help us understand and fix any issues in our game. Our ability to communicate and support each other is crucial.”
Deepika, one of India’s most decorated archers, has been a beacon of excellence in the sport. The former world No. 1 archer has won medals at World Cups, Asian Championships, Commonwealth Games, World Championships and Asian Games.
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