Whoa! What an achievement, Dipa becomes first Indian Gymnast to Qualify for Olympics
Dipa Karmakar has created history by becoming the first Indian woman gymnast to qualify for Olympics. Now the history maker has booked her place in Rio Games after giving a strong performance at the final qualifying test event.
The 22- year- old collected a total score of 52. 968 points in the Olympics qualifying event. Now she will be playing in Rio Games, which will take place here in August. Interestingly, apart from being the first Indian woman, she is also the first Indian gymnast qualifying for the quadrennial extravaganza after 52 long years.
Since Independence of the country so far 11 males have taken part in the Olympics but for the first time an Indian female will represent our country at the Olympics. Well, indeed this is a proud moment for all of us.
