World-class gymnast Dipa Karmakar is as soon as once more representing her nation as she prepares to compete in the World Gymnastics Championships in Cairo. File.
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After a five-year pause, world-class gymnast Dipa Karmakar is as soon as once more representing her nation as she prepares to compete in the World Gymnastics Championships in Cairo, Egypt from February 15-18. Ms. Deepa who shot into fame at the Rio Olympics is at present in New Delhi to observe for the world championships.
She will depart for Cairo on Monday. Despite a proper leg damage, Padma Shri recipient Dipa is set to excel on the vaulting desk, her sole occasion at the upcoming championships, in accordance to her father, Dulal Karmakar, a resident of Abhoy Nagar locality right here.
Her coach, Dronacharya awardee Vishveshwar Nandi, expressed confidence in her talents but in addition expressed concern about her damage.
He said, “She has not fully recovered from the surgery on her right leg, but I have faith that she will bring honour to the country with her performance.”
Ms. Dipa earlier shared her dedication to convey success to her nation and requested blessings and prayers from everybody. She confronted a setback in her profession when she was suspended for 3 years due to a doping controversy, however she has labored diligently to clear her identify and show herself at the world championships.
Her objective is to proudly signify India at the championships in Egypt. Tripura State Gymnastics Association and fellow gymnasts have additionally prolonged their greatest needs to Ms. Dipa.
