Cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar on Tuesday launched ace gymnast from Tripura Dipa Karmakar, autobiography titled ‘The Small Wonder’.
The
book launched at an event in Mumbai, narrates her struggles which was
co-authored by journalist Digvijay Singh Deo among other contributers.
According to a report in a national media,
Praising the gymnast on her Olympics feat Tendulkar said “not only she
left an impression, but also motivated thousands of youngsters to go out
and do something special for our country and that is what matters”.
The
25-year-old gymnast came into the limelight after finishing at fourth
place in the Valut event at the Rio Games. Karmakar said she was
preparing for the 2020 Tokyo Olympics qualification.
“I will be
competing in Olympic qualification event in March. Now the criteria for
qualifying has changed drastically,” she said.
“It is very tough
for countries like us, who are not developed in gymnastics. But, I am
preparing and trying my best (to get that qualification).” Karmakar
shared several anecdotes about her coach Nandi and also spoke about the
contribution of Dr Anant Joshi, who operated her following the knee
injury.
