Dipa’s brilliant show will encourage other gymnasts: Tripura CM

Tripura Chief Minister Manik Sarkar on Monday said Dipa Karmakar’s brilliant performance at the Games would encourage others and give a boost to Indian gymnastics.

“Dipa’s extraordinary performance would encourage others and boost Indian gymnastics,” Mr. Sarkar said.

Congratulating Dipa, the Chief Minister said: “We are confident that she would earn medals for the country next time.”

In the final event on Sunday, the 23-year-old Tripura girl averaged 15.066 points to finish fourth in the Games.