Dipa Karmakar Exclusive: ‘I used to cry during practice’

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.