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| If I deliver my best, I know I can be right at the top: Rifle shooter Aishwary Tomar | | |  Early Times Report
NEW DELHI, June 17: The first thing that stands out about rifle shooter Aishwary Pratap Singh Tomar is his unwavering self-belief. A strong contender for a medal at the Asian Games in Japan later this year, Tomar remains unfazed by lean phases, and backed by his confidence he knows exactly how to rediscover his rhythm and return to the top.
One of India's most consistent rifle shooters, the two-time Olympian remains grounded despite the high expectations surrounding him in the lead-up to the continental showpiece in Aichi-Nagoya from September 19 to October 4.
His approach is simple -- to keep his focus on his own preparation and process rather than the stature of the event or strength of the opposition.
"I always try to focus on myself. I never stop training and putting in the effort. I also know how to bounce back after a lean phase. That feeling and confidence help a lot because I am always prepared to improve in the next competition," Tomar told PTI in an interaction.
"I ensure that my focus remains on my preparation rather than on how big the event is. My priority is to execute my technique perfectly in every match. If I am able to follow these things, I believe I can definitely win a medal for India," added the young 50m rifle three-positions shooter, who is the reigning Asian champion and a silver medallist at last year's World Championships.
Tomar says the lessons learnt from the two Olympics -- Tokyo 2020 and Paris 2024 -- along with his experiences at multiple World Championships and other events, have transformed him into a much more complete shooter and strengthened his belief that he belongs among the world's elite.
"When I look back at the Tokyo and Paris Olympics, I can clearly see how much I have improved. My performances are a testimony to that. There is consistency in my results, and many of the lessons I have learnt over the years are now being implemented, which has led to a significant improvement," Tomar said.
"My mindset is always the same; to deliver my best performance," he added.
For someone who has enjoyed remarkable consistency at the Asian Championships, winning five gold medals -- three of them individual titles -- since 2023, the 25-year-old admitted that even he is amazed by the extraordinary run.
"Fortunately, that has been the case at the Asian Championships, and I don't know exactly how, but the technique and process I follow give me the belief that I belong among the best in the world. If I am able to deliver my best performance, I know I can be right at the top," said the world No. 12 marksman from Madhya Pradesh, who was guided in his formative years by his cousin Navdeep Rathore, a former Youth Olympics participant. |
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