Dipa Karmakar to return her BMW owing to maintenance issues!Hot Buzz

October 12, 2016 18:04
Dipa Karmakar to return her BMW owing to maintenance issues!

Gymnast Dipa Karmakar is to return the BMW gifted to her by the former Indian cricketer Sachin Tendulkar for her path breaking performance in the Rio Olympics 2016, owing to maintenance issues. Dipa has decided to return her gift to the original owner V Chamundeswaranath, president of the Hyderabad Badminton Association.

The prime reason behind it seems to be the difficulty Dipa and her family is having maintaining such a posh car in a city like Agartala, where the roads are narrow and not well-maintained.

Dipa was not available for the comment, but her coach Bisheswar Nandi shed some light on the topic. Nandi said that, "It wasn't Dipa's decision. Rather it was a collective decision taken by her family and me." "There are two main reasons behind it. First, there is no BMW service center in Agartala and secondly, the roads are not suitable to drive a posh car such as this."

"We have spoken to the concerned authority and gladly, they have no problems with it. It was also suggested to them that if possible, they transfer the amount equivalent to the value of the car to Dipa's bank account. And if not, we will be happy with whatever amount they decide," he said.

The key reason behind Dipa's uncertainty though seems to be her participation for the Challengers Cup. The Gymnastics Federation of India has informed Nandi that Dipa will only be able to travel to Germany provided the six-member Indian camp can participate as a team.

"According to the Federation, we must at least prepare a three-member team. Otherwise, we won't be able to participate in the Challengers Cup. The camp has also suggested that I begin a preparatory camp as soon as possible," Nandi said.

"Ashmita Paul, another one of my students is one of the bright upcoming gymnasts in the country and I plan on taking her for the camp too. However, I am not sure whether Dipa will be able to join us there as she is yet to resume training in full capacity."

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