Cancellation of World Cups hurts Dipa Karmakar's chances of qualifying for Tokyo Olympics

Dipa Karmakar

The cancellation of two World Cups, which were a part of the Olympic qualifications, has dashed the hopes of Indian gymnasts, including Dipa Karmakar, to qualify for the Tokyo Games.

Doha, Baku and Cottbus were scheduled to host three World Cups in February-March but the international Gymnastic Federation (FIG) was forced to cancel two events and postpone one due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Karmakar's coach Bisheswar Nandi is waiting for a clearer picture to emerge as he still remains hopeful of the world body coming up with fresh dates for the cancelled events. "A few World Cup qualifiers have been cancelled, probably FIG will give fresh dates," said Nandi, a Dronacharya awardee.

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