Archer Ariana looking forward for Asian Games debut
KUALA LUMPUR: National recurve archer Ariana Nur Dania Zairi believes she has done enough to put herself within touching distance of peak form for her Asian Games debut — but admits confidence remains the missing piece.
KUALA LUMPUR: Recurve archer Ariana Nur Dania Zairi is optimistic about her preparations for her Asian Games debut in Aichi-Nagoya, slated from September 19 to October 4. The 21-year-old archer acknowledges she is between 80 to 90 percent ready, a range she hopes to enhance during a three-week training stint in South Korea, beginning September 5.
Ariana, who contributed to Malaysia's first-ever women's recurve team qualification for the 2024 Paris Olympics, emphasizes that her main focus is not on her shooting but rather on the mental aspect of competition. While she has previously competed at the Olympic level, finishing 33rd in the individual event and ninth in the team event in Paris, she is confident that her upcoming training in South Korea will help her unlock the final 10 to 20 percent of her potential.
Ariana will join her teammates Ku Nurin Afiqah Ku Ruzaini and Joey Tan Xing Lei, both with whom she has developed strong chemistry, to face formidable opponents including South Korea, a powerhouse in archery. Despite the strong competition, Ariana remains resolute in her determination to prove herself and give her best in the Asian Games.
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