In a heartfelt social media post captioned "Signing off from the mat!" Dipa Karmakar, India’s gymnastics sensation, announced her retirement.
Hailing from Agartala, Tripura, Dipa began her gymnastics journey at the tender age of five when she joined the Vivekananda Sports Academy.
Trained by former international gymnast Bishweshwar Nandi, she faced early setbacks, including being denied admission to the Sports Authority of India (SAI) due to her flat feet.
But her coach recognised her potential and worked tirelessly to overcome the challenge through specialised training.
Dipa’s path to the Olympics was driven by resourcefulness and determination. With limited access to equipment, her coach and family ingeniously crafted a makeshift vaulting platform using discarded scooter parts, crash mats, and repurposed springs and shock absorbers to help her train.
In 2018, she made history as the first Indian gymnast to win gold at the FIG Artistic Gymnastics World Challenge Cup. Her retirement marks the close of an extraordinary career that has left an indelible mark on Indian gymnastics.
"Gymnastics was a big part of my life, and I am grateful for every moment — the highs, the lows, and everything in between," Dipa wrote on social media.
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In a heartfelt social media post captioned "Signing off from the mat!" Dipa Karmakar, India’s gymnastics sensation, announced her retirement.
Hailing from Agartala, Tripura, Dipa began her gymnastics journey at the tender age of five when she joined the Vivekananda Sports Academy.
Trained by former international gymnast Bishweshwar Nandi, she faced early setbacks, including being denied admission to the Sports Authority of India (SAI) due to her flat feet.
But her coach recognised her potential and worked tirelessly to overcome the challenge through specialised training.
Dipa’s path to the Olympics was driven by resourcefulness and determination. With limited access to equipment, her coach and family ingeniously crafted a makeshift vaulting platform using discarded scooter parts, crash mats, and repurposed springs and shock absorbers to help her train.
In 2018, she made history as the first Indian gymnast to win gold at the FIG Artistic Gymnastics World Challenge Cup. Her retirement marks the close of an extraordinary career that has left an indelible mark on Indian gymnastics.
"Gymnastics was a big part of my life, and I am grateful for every moment — the highs, the lows, and everything in between," Dipa wrote on social media.
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