Dipa Karmakar inspires youngsters at leap gymnastics ahead of Paris Olympics 2024

Dipa Karmakar, who nearly won a medal at the 2016 Rio Olympics by finishing 4th in the vault event, recently visited Leap Gymnastics, an initiative by the JSW Group. This program is dedicated to advancing gymnastics in India. Her visit inspired many young athletes who are training for the upcoming Paris Olympics 2024.

Leap gymnastics initiative

Leap Gymnastics, founded by Tanvi Jindal, aims to develop world-class gymnasts in India. The program has already trained over 1,000 gymnasts in Mumbai and plans to train more than 10,000 athletes nationwide over the next five years. This will be achieved by creating top-tier gymnastics centers, implementing modern training curriculums, and establishing a clear path for high-performance athletes.

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Tanvi Jindal emphasized that Dipa Karmakar’s achievements highlight India’s potential in gymnastics and strengthen their commitment to nurturing future talent. She said, “Dipa Karmakar’s journey and achievements highlight India’s potential in gymnastics. Her success story furthers our commitment to nurturing and developing world-class gymnasts. Leap Gymnastics is dedicated to providing the highest level of training and facilities to our athletes and creating a supportive environment for their growth.”

Dipa's words of encouragement

During her visit, Dipa Karmakar expressed her gratitude to Leap Gymnastics and the JSW Group for their dedication to the growth of gymnastics and Olympic sports in India. She said, “I thank Leap Gymnastics and JSW Group for inviting me to visit this facility. Their devotion to the growth of gymnastics and Olympic sports in India is truly inspiring and makes me proud. I believe that with such initiatives, we can nurture and develop the next generation of gymnasts who will shine on the global stage.”

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Leap Gymnastics aims to introduce gymnastics to a broader audience in India and build a solid foundation for developing elite athletes. The program focuses on establishing world-class gymnastics centers, implementing progressive training curriculums, and creating a structured pathway for high-performance sports, with the ultimate goal of competing at global championships, including the Olympics.