Dipa Karmakar is Serving 21-Month Ban for Failing Dope Test; Gymnast Says 'I Unknowingly Injested...'
Karmakar, who belongs to state of Tripura, represented India in Rio Olympics in the women's gymnast events and finished a record fourth place, missing a medal by a whisker
Feb 04, 2023, 11:05 AM IST
Dipa Karmakar shocked, puzzled after international gymnastics federation marks her ‘suspended’, says coach Bishweshwar Nandi
Gymnast Dipa Karmakar had missed out on the Tokyo Olympics 2021 due to the suspension of the qualification tournaments in light of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Feb 28, 2022, 15:19 PM IST
In Pics: Indians who missed Olympic medals by a whisker
The fourth-place finish, the dreaded fourth-place finish. Nobody really wants to finish in that position at the Olympic Games, yet there are more than half-a-dozen instances -- with the latest being golfer Aditi Ashok in Tokyo2020 -- where Indian players or teams have missed bronze by a whisker. Aditi finished fourth with an aggregate score of 15-under 269 on Saturday.
Aug 08, 2021, 14:38 PM IST
Dipa Karmakar's Olympic qualification hopes take a dash as FIG cancel World Cup events
Dipa Karmakar's hopes of qualifying for the upcoming Tokyo Games took a dash as International Gymnastics Federation (FIG) called off three World Cups, which were scheduled to be held in February and March. However, Karmakar's coach Bisheswar Nandi is hopeful that the international body will look into the matter and come up with fresh dates to ensure athletes get a chance to book their ticket to Tokyo.
Feb 27, 2021, 18:08 PM IST
Country needs to do a lot more for women empowerment in sports: Sania Mirza
Sania, the first Indian woman tennis player to win a Grand Slam title in doubles and mixed doubles, said the likes of Mary Kom, Saina Nehwal and PV Sindhu have done the country proud but there is still "discrimination in sports".
Apr 13, 2019, 16:30 PM IST
Dipa Karmakar to miss Doha World Cup after aggravating knee injury
Dipa has been troubled by her knee ever since she finished fourth at the 2016 Olympics. She had almost two years of injury lay-off after the Rio Games.
Mar 16, 2019, 17:49 PM IST
Dipa Karmakar qualifies for final round of Artistic Gymnastics World Cup
The 25-year-old Dipa, who had finished fourth in the event at 2016 Rio Olympics, performed a higher difficulty Handfront 540 vault for the first time in the competition.
Mar 14, 2019, 19:03 PM IST
Nothing ever stopped me from playing sports: Sachin Tendulkar shares throwback pics
Tendulkar took to his official Twitter account, sharing the post consisting of two inspirational pictures and an equally beautiful message.
Jan 24, 2019, 17:24 PM IST
Sachin Tendulkar reveals a message he once gave to gymnast Dipa Karmakar
Tendulkar also had a piece of advice for the 25-year-old gymnast who had finished fourth in the women's vault finals event during the 2016 Rio Olympics, earning her fame and appreciation from all corners of the world.
Jan 23, 2019, 18:38 PM IST
When Sachin Tendulkar faced a rapid fire on Dipa Karmakar and nailed it
The former Indian cricketer was asked to name the gymnast who had emerged victorious in the women's vault finals in Rio de Janeiro, where Karmakar had finished an impressive fourth.
Jan 23, 2019, 17:33 PM IST
Sachin Tendulkar hails Dipa Karmakar for motivating thousands of youngsters
Karmakar finished fourth in the women's vault finals event during the 2016 Rio Olympics, which earned her fame and appreciation from all corners of the world.
Jan 23, 2019, 16:21 PM IST
'Looking forward to the day when cricket is included in Olympics': Sachin Tendulkar
The former Indian batsman also expressed his belief that it was necessary to allocate a certain amount of time to teams, set to battle it out in the Olympics, in order to ensure quality preparation.
Jan 23, 2019, 15:55 PM IST
Sachin Tendulkar launches book on Dipa Karmakar, calls her inspiration
Master blaster Sachin Tendulkar on Tuesday launched a book on gymnast Dipa Karmakar. The book titled 'Dipa Karmakar - The Small Wonder' was launched at an event in Mumbai.
Jan 23, 2019, 00:08 AM IST
Sachin Tendulkar launches biography of Gymnast Dipa Karmakar in Mumbai
Bharat Ratna Sachin Tendulkar launches biography of Gymnast Dipa Karmakar titled 'The Small Wonder'. WION Sports Editor Digvijay Singh Deo, Dronacharya Awardee Bishweshwar Nandi and Journalist Vimal Mohan are co-authors of the book.
Jan 22, 2019, 22:50 PM IST
Indian gymnasts to undergo selection trials ahead of Doha World Championships
Gymnasts, Dipa Karmakar and Rakesh Patra alongside other top Indian gymnasts are set to feature in selection trials for the 48th Artistic Gymnastic World Championship in Doha.
Sep 22, 2018, 18:52 PM IST
PM Narendra Modi congratulates Dipa Karmakar on her gold win
Dipa Karmakar became the first Indian gymnast to win a gold in a world level event.
Jul 08, 2018, 21:26 PM IST
Dipa Karmakar looking to give her absolute best in Asian Games
Indian gymnast Dipa Karmakar, who has recovered well following a knee injury that forced her to withdraw from the 21st edition of the Commonwealth Games, on Thursday said that she is looking forward to giving her absolute best and stand on people`s expectation in the upcoming Asian Games.
Jun 07, 2018, 16:36 PM IST
Eyeing Asian Games comeback, Dipa Karmakar heads to Moscow for training
Injured Indian gymnast Dipa Karmakar will head to Moscow for a month-long training stint as she sets her sights on a successful return at the Asian Games in Jakarta from August 18-September 2, her coach Bisweshwar Nandi said on Saturday.
Mar 31, 2018, 21:09 PM IST
Here is the entire list of recipients of ZEE News Fairplay Awards for Indian women athletes
At the event in New Delhi on Wednesday, Rajya Sabha MP Dr Subhash Chandra expressed his happiness at women sportspersons basking in the limelight.
Mar 21, 2018, 20:59 PM IST
Gymnast Dipa Karmakar fit but coach Bishweshwar Nandi will take CWG call in March
Although Nandi has not completely ruled Dipa out of the 2018 Gold Coast event, to be held in April, he feels the Asian Games in August would be a more "realistic target".
Dec 09, 2017, 18:31 PM IST
