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Sabi Hussain | TNN

Dipa Karmakar dropped for Asian Games, requests relaxation in eligibility criteria

NEW DELHI: Dipa Karmakar, who changed the face of gymnastics in India after her ground-breaking fourth-place finish in the women's vault final at the Rio Olympics 2016, hasn't been recommended in the final list of athletes in individual events for the upcoming Asian Games in Hangzhou, scheduled from September 23 to October 8.

TOI has reliably learnt that Dipa's name has been struck off from the women's gymnastics contingent. The list has been sent to the sports ministry for final approval and is likely to be cleared by Tuesday.

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