First female Indian Olympian gymnast Dipa Karmakar announces her retirement aged 31 | More sports News – Times of India

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NEW DELHI: Indian star gymnast Dipa Karmakar announced her retirement from gymnastics at the age of 31 on Monday, sharing the news on social media platform X. “After a lot of thought, I have decided to retire from gymnastics. This decision was not easy for me, but this is the right time. Gymnastics has been a huge part of my life, and I am grateful for every moment — the highs, the lows, and everything in between,” she wrote.Karmakar reflected on her early struggles, remembering how, as a five-year-old with flat feet, she was told she could never become a gymnast.Defying the odds, she went on to represent India on the world stage, achieving numerous accolades. “I feel immense pride when I look at my achievements. Representing India and winning medals, and most special of all, performing the Produnova Vault at the Rio Olympics, has been the most memorable moment of my career,” she said. “Today, I feel so happy when I look at that Dipa, who had the courage to dream.”Her last…

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