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22-year old gymnast scripts history, becomes first Indian woman to qualify for Olympics
Kolkata, Apr 18 (IBNS) Dipa Karmakar has created history by becoming the first Indian woman to qualify for the Olympics.
The 22-year old, who hails from Tripura, also ended a 52-year old wait, as 1964 was the last time the Olympics witnessed an Indian gymnast.
Karmakar has also won a Common Wealth Games and Asian Championship bronze medal.
So far, only 11 gymnasts have represented India post independence in the global sporting extravaganza.
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