16 August,2016 08:45 AM IST | | PTI
Dulal Karmakar is a proud man even if his daughter Dipa missed a historic Olympic medal in gymnastics by a whisker in Rio Games, saying the 'Produnova' girl will come better and stronger in 2020 Tokyo Olympics
Dipa's parents Dulal and Gouri Karmakar watch their daughter on a big screen at Agartala on Sunday. Pic/AFP
Agartala: Dulal Karmakar is a proud man even if his daughter Dipa missed a historic Olympic medal in gymnastics by a whisker in Rio Games, saying the 'Produnova' girl will come better and stronger in 2020 Tokyo Olympics.
Dipa's parents Dulal and Gouri Karmakar watch their daughter on a big screen at Agartala on Sunday. Pic/AFP
"I am feeling very proud of her accomplishment. I am not at all sad. This was her first Olympics. Next time, when the Olympics will be held in Japan, she will perform much better and bring a medal (for the country)," a a proud Dulal said, as he watched his daughter's performance on projector screen at home in Agartala on Sunday.
"Dipa's performance has made everyone notice her. There are four years to go for the next Olympics. She will practice hard and easily bring a medal," he added. "She is no more Tripura's girl but entire country's girl."
