Akhil, is among India's best bets to fetch a medal from China, says he would go full throttle than counting on a favorable draw to win the Olympics laurels. "I am not bothered about the draw as I can't keep worrying about a favorable draw and keep eyeing a medal in the Olympics at the same time. I have to go full stretch and look to defeat whoever comes my way," the ace pugilist said.

Akhil, who could not make a mark in the 2004 Olympics, said he was prepared for any eventuality if that ensures India a medal in the quadrennial sporting extravaganza. "I will give everything that I have. Even if it means breaking bones or inviting any injury, I don't mind as long as it gives me a medal in the Olympics," he said. Akhil booked his ticket to Beijing at the inaugural Asian Olympic qualifying tournament in Bangkok, when he made Athens Olympics silver medalist Worapoj Petchkoom of Thailand bites the dust.

A gold medallist in the 2005 Commonwealth Championships and 2006 Commonwealth Games, Akhil said his punches have improved a lot which is fetching him good dividends. "Although there has not been any change in my techniques as such, frequency of my punches has improved a lot and it is fetching me important points," said the Bhiwani pugilist. However, as the time for the Olympics is approaching, Akhil is indulging more in soul searching and visiting various temples, hoping for a divine intervention. "I am doing meditation everyday. I am also visiting temples and places of worship. I have a blind faith in the almighty, it gives me inner strength," he said.