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 mysel...