New Delhi: Two-time Olympian Aishwary Pratap Singh Tomar, ahead of the Asian Games, said the expectations surrounding him before the tournament motivate him to perform at his best.
He also believes that the responsibility of bringing success to India, along with the opportunities and rewards associated with strong performances, gives him positive energy and drives him to excel.
The National Rifle Association of India (NRAI) on Thursday announced their 30-member Indian shooting contingent for the upcoming 20th Asian Games, scheduled to be held in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan, from September 19 to October 4.
“I have a lot of thoughts in my mind that I have to perform well; everyone has expectations. I have to take India to the top, and when you go to these big events, where the government says that they will provide you with a job or money, I have all these thoughts in my mind and with all these thoughts, you get a lot of positive energy,” Tomar told ANI.
Tomar also reflected on his preparations for the Asian Games, saying it is progressing well, with a focus on both technical refinement and fitness.
Acknowledging the significance of the event, he stressed his determination to deliver his best performance and win a medal for India.
Tomar futher added that he is accustomed to handling pressure and pays close attention to factors such as wind speed and direction to ensure accuracy in the 50m rifle event.
“The training is going on very well. The Indian camp is also going on. The main focus is on the technical aspects and also on fitness. It is one of the biggest events of every Games. So, I feel that I have to give my best performance in my technique and shooting. And I have to win the medal for India,” he said.
“There is definitely a lot of pressure, and we know how to shoot under that pressure. So, when I go to a 50-meter range, I see how fast the wind is and the direction of the wind,” he added.