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Dipa Karmakar’s journey from flat feet to making history in gymnastics

Dipa Karmakar made history as India’s first female gymnast to compete in the Olympics, overcoming significant challenges like flat feet and a lack of resources. She shined at the 2016 Rio Games with an impressive vault that garnered national acclaim. Following her success, she claimed gold at an international event and received many prestigious accolades. Despite facing injuries, Karmakar showed remarkable resilience, returning to gymnastics time and again.

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