Jyothi said the conditions made the triumph even more memorable. \u201cThe experience was very good. I really enjoyed the shooting. The weather here kept changing - it was very hot, and then it rained during our final matches. That made it even more fun. This is the first time I have won a gold medal for India, and I feel very proud.\u201d<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Her partner Rishab echoed the sentiment, crediting the team\u2019s resilience through difficult phases. \u201cWe played a lot of tough matches in the beginning. At one point, all three of us felt that things weren\u2019t going our way. But we gave it our all, and in the end, we won the gold medal. We had a strong mindset and a clear goal. As soon as we came to know that we would be going to the Olympics, we started preparing seriously. We are very positive.\u201d<\/p>\r\n\r\n
India\u2019s rise in compound archery was further underlined as the men\u2019s team of Rishab Yadav, Aman Saini and Prathamesh Fuge advanced to the finals against France. All three women and men compound archers also reached the quarterfinals, adding depth to the campaign.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Her partner Rishab echoed the sentiment, crediting the team\u2019s resilience through difficult phases. \u201cWe played a lot of tough matches in the beginning. At one point, all three of us felt that things weren\u2019t going our way. But we gave it our all, and in the end, we won the gold medal. We had a strong mindset and a clear goal. As soon as we came to know that we would be going to the Olympics, we started preparing seriously. We are very positive.\u201d<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Looking ahead, Jyothi spoke of her personal goals and her admiration for trailblazer Deepika Kumari. \u201cShe is one of the world\u2019s finest archers. I already have medals from many events, but the Olympics is still missing. I hope to participate there and win a medal for India.\u201d<\/p>\r\n\r\n