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Indian gymnast Dipa Karmakar, a trailblazer who broke numerous barriers in Indian gymnastics, announced her retirement from the sport on Monday (October 7). At the age of 31, Dipa decided to hang up her boots, saying in a social media post that it "feels like the right time" to bring her career to a close.
As soon as Dipa announced her retirement, X (formerly Twitter) was flooded with reactions, all paying tribute to the gymnast's remarkable career and legacy. The outpouring of love and respect for Dipa's contributions to Indian gymnastics was overwhelming, with many recalling her iconic moments and the impact she had on inspiring future generations.
Veteran sports figure Joy Bhattacharjya led the tributes with a tweet that highlighted Dipa's courageous journey:
"The incredibly brave and trailblazing Dipa Karmakar calls it a day. From training on broken scooters to getting to 4th place in the Olympics was an incredible journey. Thanks for everything Dipa, you remain an inspiration!" he wrote, capturing the essence of Dipa's resilience and determination.
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Similarly, another user reflected on Dipa's historic fourth-place finish at the Rio Olympics, stating:
"Gymnast Dipa Karmakar announced her retirement. She will be remembered for the 4th place finish at Rio."
Another user praised Dipa for her iconic Rio performance.
"Indian Gymnastics star Dipa Karmakar has announced her retirement from the sport. She will be remembered forever for her performance at Rio 2016 where she finished 4th & missed a medal by a whisker!" he tweeted, thanking Dipa for her contributions to Indian gymnastics.
Another user expressed admiration for Dipa's career achievements, listing her numerous accomplishments in his tweet, including her prestigious Padma Shri Award in 2017, and her gold at the FIG Artistic Gymnastics World Challenge Cup in 2018.
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Dipa Karmakar's remarkable journey will inspire future generations
Her retirement marks the end of a remarkable journey, one that saw her become the first Indian female gymnast to compete at the Olympics. Dipa made history with her incredible performance at the Rio 2016 Olympics, where she narrowly missed a medal by just 0.15 points, finishing fourth in the vault event.
She also earned the prestigious gold in vault at the 2018 World Cup and the 2024 Asian Championships, among other honors.
Throughout her career, Dipa Karmakar became a household name in Indian sports. One of her most iconic achievements was mastering the Produnova vault, an extremely difficult and risky move that only a handful of gymnasts in the world have successfully executed. Dipa's courage and dedication to perfecting this vault earned her widespread respect and admiration, both in India and around the world.
As Dipa Karmakar steps away from competitive gymnastics, her legacy as a pioneer of Indian gymnastics remains firmly intact. Her journey, filled with grit, determination, and unparalleled courage, will continue to inspire countless athletes across the country.
