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Why is the world’s most populous nation 71st in the Olympics medal table?

Namita Singh speaks to experts and former Olympians to understand why the world’s fifth-largest economy is such a persistent under-performer on the world’s biggest sporting stage

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The nearly Indian medallists at Olympics

Several Indian athletes and teams have, over the years, finished 4th in their event at the Games, thus missing out on a medal by a whisker. TOI looks at all those heartbreaks...

The Times of India

Olympics: India's tryst with fourth-place heartbreaks

NEW DELHI: It's commonly claimed that placing fourth at the Olympics represents the height of suffering. If finishing last is painful because of agony, then finishing in fourth place hurts because it is both close and far away. This can either propel an athlete to future glory or break them…

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Former Olympians say India's Olympic preparations should be a continuous process

India's readiness for the Olympic Games must be an ongoing endeavour, and officials shouldn't only become alert a few months prior to the start of the world's biggest sporting event, according to former Olympic athletes.

The Times of India

Dipa Karmakar creates history with gold at Asian Championship

KOLKATA: Dipa Karmakar has always loved making history.

The Times of India

International gymnastics expert Dowdell reveals blueprint to produce 'several Dipa Karmakars'

MUMBAI: A margin as fine as 0.15 points is what separated Dipa Karmakar from a historic Olympic medal in the women's vault at the Rio Games in 2016. What the agony of her narrow miss did, however, was ignite interest in a sport in which India had never previously accomplished…

The Times of India

Dipa Karmakar finishes impressive fourth at FIG Apparatus World Cup

NEW DELHI: Star Indian gymnast Dipa Karmakar on Friday concluded her performance with another commendable fourth-place finish in the women's vault final at the FIG Apparatus World Cup in Doha, which served as a Paris Olympics qualifying event.

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Dipa Karmakar qualifies for final at Apparatus World Cup, Pranati misses out

NEW DELHI: Dipa Karmakar, the renowned Indian gymnast, secured her spot in the women's vault final at the ongoing FIG Apparatus World Cup in Doha, which also serves as a Paris Olympics qualifying event. Despite finishing sixth in the qualifying round, her performance was sufficient to earn her a place…

The Times of India

Ace gymnast Dipa finishes fourth in Baku Apparatus World Cup

Indian gymnast Dipa Karmakar finishes fourth in Baku Apparatus World Cup, aims for Doha World Cup next.

The Hindu

Pranati Nayak wins bronze at FIG Apparatus World Cup

NEW DELHI: Indian gymnast Pranati Nayak achieved a remarkable feat by clinching the bronze medal in the women's vault event at the FIG Apparatus World Cup, a Paris Olympics qualifying event held on Saturday.

The Times of India

Dipa Karmakar prepares to compete in the World Gymnastics Championships in Cairo

World-class gymnast Dipa Karmakar, despite a leg injury, is determined to excel at the World Gymnastics Championships in Cairo.

The Hindu

Dipa shifts focus to Paris 2024 Olympics

Dipa Karmakar, 2016 Rio Olympics 4th-place finisher, is determined to earn a Paris 2024 quota place despite being dropped from the Asian Games entry list.

The Hindu

Asian Games 2023: Gymnast Pranati Nayak focussed on giving her best

Pranati Nayak is the lone Indian gymnast at the Asian Games, shouldering the sport's hopes. She is confident of her performance, aiming to get a medal. Despite the government cutting the squad strength from nine to one, Pranati is determined to do her best and not let the pressure get…

The Hindu

SAI warns 13 NSFs for failure to assign female coaching staff with Asian Games contingent

NEW DELHI: The Sports Authority of India (SAI) has come down hard on 13 national sports federations (NSFs) for their failure to assign a female coach and support staff with their team contingent for the upcoming Asian Games in Hangzhou.

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Dipa Karmakar lashes out at sports ministry, SAI over her Asiad exclusion despite not fulfilling criteria

NEW DELHI: Gymnast Dipa Karmakar used the occasion of Independence Day to vent her ire on the Sports Authority of India (SAI) over her exclusion from the Indian gymnastics contingent for the Hangzhou Asian Games, despite topping the selection trials held in Bhubaneswar on July 11 and 12.

The Times of India

Asian Games exclusion is de-motivating and discouraging: Dipa Karmakar

NEW DELHI: Left out of the Indian squad for the Asian Games, a fuming Dipa Karmakar on Tuesday launched a scathing attack on Sports Authority of India (SAI) and the Sports Ministry for leaving her de-motivated and discouraged with their "deafening silence".

The Hindu

2026 Commonwealth Games not on the radar, India looking to host the 2036 Olympics: Sports Minister Anurag Thakur

India keen to host 2036 Olympics; 2026 CWG not in radar. Sports Minister Anurag Thakur reiterates govt's desire to host Olympics, outlines criteria for Asian Games participation. Relaxation of rules for Asian Games contingent requires certain criteria & performances. Strict action against federations not falling in line post Asian Games.

The Times of India

Dipa Karmakar's Asiad dream over; Nayak lone entry in gymnastics after men's team fails to fulfil ministry's criteria

NEW DELHI: Gymnast Dipa Karmakar won't travel to Hangzhou for the upcoming Asian Games. The Sports Authority of India (SAI) on Friday rejected her request for inclusion in the final list of Indian athletes in individual events for the continental multisport event, TOI can confirm.

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The Hindu

Dipa Karmakar requests SAI for relaxation to take part in Asian Games

Dipa Karmakar requests SAI for relaxation to take part in Asian Games . Olympian gymnast Dipa Karmakar has written to the Sports Authority of India (SAI) to provide her “relaxation” so that she can participate in the Hangzhou Asian Games. Dipa, who was out of action due to injuries in 2017…

The Times of India

Dipa Karmakar dropped for Asian Games, requests relaxation in eligibility criteria

NEW DELHI: Dipa Karmakar, who changed the face of gymnastics in India after her ground-breaking fourth-place finish in the women's vault final at the Rio Olympics 2016, hasn't been recommended in the final list of athletes in individual events for the upcoming Asian Games in Hangzhou, scheduled from September 23…

The Times of India

Dipa Karmakar seals spot for Asian Games

KOLKATA: Dipa Karmakar is back in business.

The Times of India

Dipa Karmakar makes Asian Games cut on return from doping suspension

NEW DELHI: Ace Indian gymnast Dipa Karmakar secured her place in the Asian Games squad by emerging victorious in the selection trials held at the Kalinga Stadium in Bhubaneswar.

The Times of India

Dipa Karmakar tops chart on return

KOLKATA: Dipa Karmakar made her comeback to competitive gymnastics in style as she put up an impressive show during the first day of the selection trials for Asian Games at Gymnastics Centre of Kalinga Stadium in Bhubaneswar on Tuesday.

The Hindu

Dipa tops all-around competition in Asian Games selection trials

Despite adopting a cautious approach on her return to competitive gymnastics following a 21-month suspension due to a doping violation, Dipa Karmakar garnered the maximum points to emerge as the number one female gymnast in the individual all-around competition in the Asian Games selection trials at the Kalinga Stadium in…

The Times of India

Gymnast Dipa Karmakar not fully fit ahead of Asian Games trials

KOLKATA: Dipa Karmakar’s long-awaited return to competitive gymnastics after a long gap isn’t likely to be a dream one as she is not fully fit.

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