Indian Gymnast Dipa Karmakar has scripted history by becoming the first Indian to be named as ‘World Class Gymnast’ by the Federation International de Gymnastique (FIG). she is also the first ever Indian female gymnast to qualify for the Olympic Games. Understandably, this has garnered interest in many budding athletes and as a result we might just see a rise in children attempting to give Gymnastics a shot! Nonetheless, following are a few trivia about Dipa!
- The confirmation for the ‘World Class Gymnast’ was confirmed in a letter from Secretary General “Andre Gueisbuhler” to the Gymnastics Federation of India.
- She is only 22 years old and has already created a history by winning bronze at the 2014 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow.
- She also won a bronze at the Asian Gymnastics Championships and She ranked 5th at the 2015 World Artistic Gymnastics Championships.
- Since 1947, there were only 11 Indian male gymnasts who have taken part in Olympics . However, this is the first time that a woman gymnast has qualified for the summer games.
- Dipa Karmakar was born on 9 August 1993in Tirpura (Agartala) .she is a daughter of a weightlifting coach at the SAI centre in Agartala.
Did You Know?
- Tripura, the 3rd smallest state of India, is a blend of the culture of the hills and the plains. It has rich heritage of varied cultures.
- The neighbouring states of Tripura are Assam and Mizoram. Bangladesh is the neighbouring country.
- Tea is the major industry here. The handicraft and handloom works of Tripura are rare example of art and is demanded world-wide. The rare handcraft works of Tripura are an invitation to the visitors.
- Tripura CM : Manik Sarkar
