The distance from Kolkata to Paris is about 8000 km. The flight took more than 12 hours. Of course, to cross this distance, Ankita Bhakat of Dum Dum has been prepared for not one or two, but 16 years!
Recurve archer Ankita's relationship with Paris is full of sweet, happy memories. She has visited the French capital three times in the last three years. He never returned to Paris. Each year, at least one medal is awarded. Ankita is confident that her chemistry with Paris will remain intact in the Olympics. He said this on a WhatsApp call from the Games Village. "I've been in Paris for a long time. for the Archery World Cup. I have won the award three times. gold in 2021. silver next year. bronze last year. As a result, I believe that I will return with a medal from Paris. " India have never won an archery medal at the Olympics. Along with Deepika Kumari and Bhajan Kaur, Ankita will also be aiming to get that elusive Madhuri.
This time it's not the Olympics, it's the World Cup. Best sport in the world. However, archer Ankita does not want to take extra pressure because of the Paris Olympics 2024. "I think the Olympics is very important. But I don't think about those things. My goal is to win medals at my best. I've been to Paris three times already. I don't want to stress too much about the Olympics. " Why think that way? Ankita replied, "I have played in the World Cup before at the same venue where the Olympics will be held. I am familiar with the environment. At the same time, we fight for medals in other competitions against whom we have to fight in the Olympics. As a result, nothing is new to me except the name of the competition. "Isn't there a difference between Paris now and Paris in the past? Ankita said, "After coming here, I am seeing many posters and hoardings around the Olympics. It's all about the Olympics. That's the difference. "However, Ankita is not taking it lightly even though she is fighting against a familiar opponent on a familiar stage. "" "I have been dreaming of an Olympic medal since I started archery at the age of 10." That's the biggest honour for our sport. Sixteen years later, I received this honor. I will fight to the best of my ability. My parents are very happy that I got a chance to play in the Olympics. My aim is to make them happy by winning medals. " In the city of luck, that goal will be met, believes Ankita.
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