Dipa Karmakar Exclusive Interview: 'I used to cry during practice; taking painkillers every day was not easy'
Dipa Karmakar, from Tripura, rose to international acclaim in gymnastics despite limited resources. She mastered the dangerous Produnova vault, setting a new standard for Indian gymnasts. After battling injuries and securing multiple medals, she retired at age 31, leaving a legacy and continuing to inspire the next generation through coaching and her role in sports administration.
Dipa Karmakar, from Tripura, rose to international acclaim in gymnastics despite limited resources. She mastered the dangerous Produnova vault, setting a new standard for Indian gymnasts. After battling injuries and securing multiple medals, she retired at age 31, leaving a legacy and continuing to inspire the next generation through coaching and her role in sports administration.
