| Dipa Karmakar Quick Info | |
|---|---|
| Height | 4 ft 11 in |
| Weight | 50 kg |
| Date of Birth | August 9, 1993 |
| Zodiac Sign | Leo |
| Eye Color | Dark Brown |
Dipa Karmakar is an Indian athlete who gained notoriety during the 2014 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, as she became the first female gymnast of Indian heritage to win a bronze medal in the history of the games.
Born Name
Dipa Karmakar
Nick Name
Dipa
Sun Sign
Leo
Born Place
Agartala, Tripura, India
Residence
Agartala, Tripura, India
Nationality
Education
She started her schooling at Abhoynagar Nazrul Smriti Vidyalaya.
Dipa has trained under the watchful eye of Indian gymnastics coach Bishweshwar Nandi.
Occupation
Athlete
Family
- Father – Dulal Karmakar (Weight Lifting Coach)
- Mother – Gita Karmakar
- Siblings – Puja Karmakar (Sister)
Build
Slim
Height
4 ft 11 in or 150.5 cm
Weight
50 kg or 110 lbs
Race / Ethnicity
Asian (Indian)
Hair Color
Dark Brown
Eye Color
Dark Brown
Sexual Orientation
Straight
Distinctive Features
- Wide smile
- Petite physical appearance
Brand Endorsements
Dipa has been featured in commercials for several brands such as Haier Washing Machines.
Religion
Hinduism
Dipa Karmakar Facts
- She was born and brought up in Agartala, Tripura.
- Dipa was just 6 years old when she developed an interest in gymnastics. She has since been coached by Soma Nandi & Bishweshwar Nandi.
- At the start of her gymnastics training, Dipa found it difficult as she was flat-footed. However, through rigorous training and practice, she developed an arch in her feet.
- On August 10, 2016, Dipa became the first Indian female gymnast to qualify for the final vault event at the Olympics during the 2016 Olympic Test Event. Also, she is the 5th woman in gymnastics history to successfully land the Produnova vault.
- In 2017, Dipa suffered a knee injury while practicing for the trials of the 2017 Asian Artistic Gymnastics Championships. Hence, she had to sit out for the latter half of the year. The same year, Dipa also underwent corrective surgery for tearing her anterior cruciate ligament in April.
- Dipa was presented with the prestigious Padma Shri award in 2017, which is the fourth highest Indian national honor.
- As of February 2023, Dipa had been getting sponsorship by GoSports Foundation under the Rahul Dravid Athlete Mentorship Programme.
- In February 2023, the International Testing Agency confirmed that Dipa had been serving a 21-month suspension as she had tested positive for banned substances. Her suspension was to end in mid-July 2023.
- In August 2023, Dipa’s coach Bishweshwar Nandi criticized the Sports Authority of India (SAI) for leaving Dipa for selecting for the upcoming Asian Games. She was left due to a new clause.
Featured Image By Dipa Karmakar / Instagram
