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