"Currently, we are ranked at number four in the world. Everyone says that we have a better chance in the team than the individual but I think, we have chances in both the events," added Chu Sian.

"It all depends on how we handle ourselves on that day. So far, our preparation had been good and we are looking forward to the Games. We do not want to be so worried about the results. We just want to have fun over there."

He said that their three-week training stint in South Korea had been beneficial.

"We had match practices everyday with the professional archers. The quality of training was high. The Koreans trains around the clock and it was good to be stretched to the limit," he said.

Chu Sian is happy that there is great team unity among them.

"Marbawi, Khalmizam and I have been together for a while now. We can work well as a team.

"The most important thing is that we are supportive of each other. This will be important as we try to achieve good results in the Olympics."

The team event begins on August 10 followed by the individual Olympic round.

Team manager Tan Sri Abdul Halil Mutalif said: "The team have improved a lot since coming under the charge of South Korean coach Lee Jae-hyung.

"We are going in with a medal chance but there is the luck element that we must not forget. Sometimes, external factors like windy conditions can be a stumbling block. But our boys have prepared well to face any conditions and we hope that they will be able to stand up to the challenges."

It is the second time that Malaysia are represented in archery at the Olympics. In Athens in 2004, Mon Redee Sut Txi was a wild card entry.

(Xinhua News Agency August 5, 2008)