Female Athletes of the Country who Need to be Acknowledged

BENGALURU: In a country where the girl child is still looked as a curse in most families, Dipa Karmakar’s stupenduous showing at the ongoing Olympics has made everyone take note. It has again proved the fact that girls are not inferior to boys in any regard and can stand shoulder to shoulder with them. Dipa’s inspiring tale of overcoming adversities will no doubt inspire others to follow their dreams. Here, we take a look at some female athletes who are role models for the upcoming generation:

Dipa Karmakar:

The twenty-three year old from Tripura made all of India proud with her incredible gymnastic skills at the Olympic Games. Though she missed out on a medal narrowly, the fight she showed under tremendous pressure would surely urge young girls to follow their dreams. Overcoming various difficulties including a postural deformity called ‘flat feet’, Dipa’s brave showing in a sport that is not often heard in India is a lesson for all to pursue one’s dream.

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