File photograph of Dipa Karmakar© AFP
Celebrated Indian gymnast Dipa Karmakar, who missed out on a bronze medal within the 2016 Olympics by a whisker, on Monday introduced her retirement from the game after an illustrious profession. The 31-year-old Dipa, who turned the primary feminine gymnast from the nation to compete on the Olympics, completed fourth within the vault occasion to lose an Olympic medal by simply 0.15 factors.
“After a lot thought and reflection, I’ve determined to retire from aggressive gymnastics. This isn’t a straightforward choice, but it surely looks like the proper time,” she stated in a press release.
“Gymnastics has been on the centre of my life for so long as I can keep in mind, and I’m grateful for each second—the highs, the lows, and every thing in between.”
Signing off from the mat!
Thanks to everybody who has been part of my journey.
Onto the following chapter pic.twitter.com/kW5KQZLr29
— Dipa Karmakar (@DipaKarmakar) October 7, 2024
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