Jyothi Surekha Vennam is aware that Olympics is not for them.
But it does not matter to her as India's top woman compound archer considers that an Asian Games medal is worth its weight in gold.
"I don't regret that compound is not an Olympic discipline. I'm just happy at what I'm today. For me, Asian Games is second to Olympics. It's a big event, I'm looking forward to it," Jyothi told PTI, ahead of the compound qualification rounds that begin in Jakarta tomorrow.
The 22-year-old from Vijaywada was a key member of India's silver medal wins in Berlin and Antalya World Cups this year.
Perched at number one in the world rankings ahead of their Asian Games rivals Chines Taipei (second) and Korea (fourth), Indian compound women's team would be a gold medal favourite.
"I'm lucky to be a member of the team. It's a combination of hardwork and luck."
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