Not seeing my child for weeks has been the toughest challenge: Archer Deepika Kumari

Indian archery teams returned from Antalya, securing 2024 Paris Olympic berths. Deepika Kumari, back after motherhood and losing 20kg, expressed relief. Husband, Atanu Das, supported her against societal skepticism. Inspired by athletes like Sania Mirza, Deepika used muscle memory for her comeback. Not seeing her child for months has been her toughest challenge. Teammates Bhajan Kaur and Ankita Bhakat boost Olympic chances. The national camp and intensive practice sessions mark the final training phase. Despite past accolades and being No. 1, the Olympic podium remains her goal.