New Delhi: For Jyothi Surekha Vennam, the mantra ahead of the Asian Games is deceptively simple: perfect the process and let the scoreboard take care of itself. India’s No. 1 women’s compound archer and a major medal hope, Jyothi will arrive in Aichi-Nagoya for her remarkable fourth Asian Games appearance. At Hangzhou in 2023, she produced a golden sweep, winning gold in the individual, women’s team and mixed team events. She has won medals at every edition of the multisport event.The 30-year-old told TOI that her emphasis was on executing each shot cleanly rather than dwelling on expectations. “Right now, I am just focused on myself and on shooting my best. This is the mindset I am going with,” she said, adding, “I’m not chasing results or scores. I know that if I execute my shot really well, the arrow will for sure be a 10.”Jyothi will spearhead a new-look trio featuring Chikitha Taniparthi and Prithika Pradeep, with the team having competed together at World Cups. She is also set to compete in the individual, women’s team and mixed team events, placing her at the heart of India’s campaign. “We are working together as a team to give great performances at the Games. I’m confident about the way things are going right now,” she said,The preparation has been meticulous. At SAI Sonipat, phase two of the national camp has involved archery-specific physical work, two daily practice sessions plus psychology, physiotherapy and gym work. The squad leaves for Japan on Friday and will spend about 10 days training in Kurobe City before entering the Games village.There is no dramatic technical overhaul. “I haven’t made any changes to my equipment or myself,” said Jyothi, who is supported by and training at the Inspire Institute of Sport (IIS). Her biggest sharpening has been mental: “Reading, visualisation and brief meditation keep me calm and focused.” Her approach is equally practical when sessions falter: analyse execution, check equipment, accept bad days and move forward without surrendering confidence or composure.South Korea remains a formidable rival but Jyothi warns against overlooking other Asian teams, saying surprises can emerge from a field where everyone understands the stakes. “The South Koreans are tough competitiors but you can’t underestimate any other Asian country. Everyone is doing a really great job, working hard.”The stakes are higher than medals as the Asian Games offer Olympic qualification opportunities, including a quota linked to the mixed team compound event, adding significance ahead of the Los Angeles Games.Jyothi also spoke about the disappointment of another Khel Ratna snub and said it’s natural for an athlete to “feel bad”. “But I can’t let things that are personal affect the team as a whole,” she said.