Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 05:37am on 08 Oct 2024,Tuesday Sports
India’s first female Olympic gymnast, Dipa Karmakar, announced her retirement after 25 years in gymnastics. Known for her historic fourth-place finish at the 2016 Rio Olympics and for successfully executing the Produnova vault, Karmakar shared the emotional decision on social media. She expressed pride in her journey, recalling how she overcame challenges like flat feet. After missing qualification for the Paris Olympics, she hinted at a future role as a coach or mentor. Karmakar’s career includes a Commonwealth bronze, Asian Championship medals, and prestigious awards like the Khel Ratna and Padma Shri.
