Dipa Karmakar

Dipa Karmakar
Dipa Karmakar is the latest sensation from India in Artistic gymnast category in international circuit. Karmakar became the first women from India to qualify for gymnasts final at Olympics. Although, she could not win the medal but won hearts by finishing at fourth spot and missing the bronze medal by a whisker. She was applauded by many for her performance as India saw a potential medal-winner in her for the next Olympics in 2020. The 'Pradunova' routine she performed at the vault is considered to be one of the deadliest vaults of all-time and has seen many injuries in the past. The good news for India is that Dipa Karmakar is just 22 years old and has a bright future in gymnastics. Dipa Karmakar belongs to Agartala, Tripura and was born on August 9, 1993. Her current coach is Bisbeshwar Nandi who has been with her at Rio Olympics 2016. Only a few know that her father, Dulal Karmakar is also a former gymnast who coaches at Sports Authority of India. She started her training when she was just 6 years old. Before gaining fame at Olympics, she had already won bronze medal in Commonwealth Games 2014 and Asian Championships 2015. Karmakar specialises in 'Pradunova' which has only been perfected by few gymnasts in the past. The routine involves two somersaults and one front handspring. Though, she could not win a medal in Rio Olympics 2016, she is a major prospective for India in upcoming competitions.
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Dipa Karmakar Wins Historic Gold At Asian Championships

Dipa Karmakar Wins Historic Gold At Asian Championships

ANI May 27, 2024 12:54 PM IST

Scripting history, Dipa Karmakar became India's first gymnast to clinch gold at the Asian Senior Championships, securing a 13.566 average in the women's vault event. North Koreans Kim Son Hyang and Jo Kyong Byol bagged silver and bronze respectively.

We Are Proud Indian Because of You: Big B to Dipa

We Are Proud Indian Because of You: Big B to Dipa

IANS Feeds July 9, 2018 11:00 AM IST

Amitabh Bachchan has congratulated ace Indian gymnast Dipa Karmakar, who won gold at the Artistic Gymnastics World Challenge Cup. The megastar also praised her by saying that he was a proud Indian because of her.

List of Athletes Honoured at Zee News Fairplay Awards

List of Athletes Honoured at Zee News Fairplay Awards

India.com Sports Desk March 21, 2018 8:44 PM IST

Addressing the event, Rajya Sabha MP Dr Subhash Chandra said that women are more powerful and dedicated than men. "It is a great pleasure for me that Zee Media is felicitating sportswomen. In our society, the men have always looked down upon women. But women are not weak. We will strive to bring more sportswomen forward," he added.

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