In Egypt, sports academy gives Syrian children platform to rise
With a small administrative office, and the lone training hall, Syrian youngsters practise martial arts, aerobics, ballet, and gymnastics. In addition, the academy organises football tournaments, especially for Arab and African refugees in the city.
Feb 20, 2018, 10:22 AM IST
Dipa Karmakar ruled out of Commonwealth Games
The 24-year-old had undergone an anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) surgery in April last year and is continuing to undergo a lengthy rehabilitation process.
Feb 13, 2018, 17:51 PM IST
Disgraced USA Gymnastics doctor sentenced to another 40-125 years
The latest sentence stems from abuse he committed at the Twistars gymnastics training centre in Michigan.
Feb 06, 2018, 14:55 PM IST
Up to 175 years in jail for disgraced USA Gymnastics doctor
Disgraced former USA Gymnastics doctor Larry Nassar was sentenced to 40 to 175 years in prison on Wednesday after a week of raw emotional testimony by scores of women he sexually abused for years under the guise of medical treatment.
Jan 25, 2018, 15:18 PM IST
Simone Biles: 'I was abused' by USA gymnastics doctor
Olympic gymnastics superstar Simone Biles revealed on Monday she was sexually abused by disgraced former USA team doctor Larry Nassar, who was last month jailed for 60 years on child porn charges.
Jan 16, 2018, 16:34 PM IST
McKayla Maroney files suit against US Olympic Committee amid reports officials paid her to remain silent over former team doctor Larry Nassar abuse
Maroney, a two-time world champion vaulter, helped the Americans win team golds in the 2012 Olympics and 2011 world championships. She was the 2012 Olympic vaulting runner-up.
Dec 21, 2017, 00:34 AM IST
Gymnast Dipa Karmakar fit but coach Bishweshwar Nandi will take CWG call in March
Although Nandi has not completely ruled Dipa out of the 2018 Gold Coast event, to be held in April, he feels the Asian Games in August would be a more "realistic target".
Dec 09, 2017, 18:31 PM IST
Fit-again Indian Gymnast Dipa Karmakar looks up to Aliya Mustafina for inspiration
Dipa would join the national camp at the Indira Gandhi Indoor Stadium in the capital next week after her coach Bishweshwar Nandi's cousin's wedding tomorrow.
Dec 09, 2017, 18:24 PM IST
Dipa Karmakar looks beyond Produnova, eyes CWG gold with 'handspring 540'
Karmakar, who celebrated her 24th birthday yesterday, revealed that work has begun to add a new vault to her skills.
Aug 10, 2017, 14:41 PM IST
Happy gymnastics is being compared to cricket, says Dipa Karmakar
Dipa, along with her coach Bishweshwar Nandi, was felicitated by the Bengal Chambers Commerce and Industry (BCCI) here.
Sep 19, 2016, 18:34 PM IST
Dipa Karmakar's coach Bisweshwar Nandi not in favour of pre-event financial backing
This is India, you have to first perform (before reaping rewards), said Nandi.
Sep 17, 2016, 11:12 AM IST
Rio Olympics 2016: After finishing fourth in vault final, Dipa Karmakar's next goal is to win gold in 2020 Olympics
The 23-year-old Dipa, who had become the first Indian woman gymnast to have qualified for the Olympics, scored an average of 15.066 points, a mere 0.15 less than the eventual bronze winner Giulia Steingruber (15.216) of Switzerland.
Aug 15, 2016, 11:45 AM IST
Rio Olympics: WOW! French gymnast who broke leg after horrible landing is already walking
Said, who underwent surgery on the gruesome double break of his leg suffered at the Rio Olympics, said that he knew it was all over for him in this year's event the moment his landing went wrong.
Aug 10, 2016, 11:34 AM IST
Dipa Karmakar's Produnova: Key to India's 2016 Rio Olympics dream medal
She will compete in women's all-round individual and apparatus events — Vault, Uneven bars, Balance beam and Floor. But Karmakar's main focus will be on the Vault, where a neat Produnova routine can help her win a medal, at least.
Aug 07, 2016, 06:45 AM IST
Dipa Karmakar: Carving her own destiny
As a child, doctors adviced a flat-footed Dipa against taking up gymnastics. Undeterred, she has been riding on sheer hard work and grit to create history for her and country in the sport.
Aug 02, 2016, 17:59 PM IST
International Gymnastics Federation calls for Russian gymnasts to be allowed to compete in Rio
FIG said Russian gymnasts have been subject to controls equal to those of our other leading gymnastics federations.
Jul 18, 2016, 17:36 PM IST
Happy that gymnastics is finally getting attention in India: Dipa Karmakar
Dipa's coach Bisheswar Nandi said after her achievement she has received a lot of support from everyone.
Apr 28, 2016, 13:17 PM IST
Shah Rukh Khan’s reaction after watching son Aryan’s IO Hawk act is amazing!
Shah Rukh Khan, who is a doting father, was apparently stunned by his son Aryan’s hand stand act on IO Hawk.
Mar 07, 2016, 08:46 AM IST
