Dipa Karmarkar (center) at National Gymnastics Championship
Dipa Karmarkar (center) at National Gymnastics Championship Source: Dipa Karmakar X Account
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Tripura: Dipa Karmakar Shines with Three Medals at National Gymnastics Championship After Eight-Year Hiatus

Ankita Kakaty

TRIPURA: Dipa Karmakar, a highly skilled gymnast hailing from Tripura, staged an impressive return by clinching three medals at the Senior Artistic Gymnastics National Championship in Bhubaneswar. The championship took place at the Gymnastics Centre located within Kalinga Stadium where Karmakar exhibited her exceptional prowess on day three of the tournament.

After taking an eight-year hiatus from competitive gymnastics, Olympian Dipa Karmakar showcased her exceptional skills by clinching the Gold in the All-around category. She also earned Silver medals for both Vault and Uneven Bars events at the women's competition – a testament to her successful comeback in national gymnastics.

Pranati Das from Railways was the highlight of the gymnastics extravaganza, demonstrating exceptional skills and shining as a star in the competition. With gold medals earned in uneven bars and floor exercise, Pranati showcased her versatility with incredible talent. In addition to these achievements, she also claimed second place overall for women's events - yet another achievement to add to her growing list of accomplishments.

The championship remained dominated by the Railways team, aided in no small part by Pranati Nayak's impressive contributions. In particular, her Gold medal win on Vault and Bronze placement on Balance Beam shone a spotlight upon their exceptional performance.

The Chief Minister of Tripura, Prof. Dr. Manik Saha utilized X (once known as Twitter) to offer his sincere felicitations to Dipa Karmakar on her triumphs in the Senior Artistic Gymnastics National Championship held at Odisha's Gymnastics Centre situated within Kalinga Stadium; he applauded her impressive comeback and proudly emphasized that she attained three medals.

The victorious comeback of Dipa Karmakar in the national gymnastics arena is not only an accomplishment for her birthplace, Tripura but also a significant moment that motivates the Indian gymnastics community. Her exceptional display highlights her commitment and proficiency making it inspirational for budding gymnasts all over India.