PM Narendra Modi applauds 'never-say-die attitude' of Dipa Karmakar after World Challenge Cup win

India's star gymnast Dipa Karmakar made a stellar comeback after going away for two years to recover from an injury. The 24-year-old from Tripura won the gold medal in the vault event of FIG Artistic Gymnastics World Challenge Cup at Mersin, Turkey on Sunday.

Dipa had to stay away from the game for two years to work on her Anetrior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) injury after Rio Olympics. She underwent a surgery and missed Commonwealth Games as rehabilitation took more time than expected.

Dipa topped the qualification round with score of 13.400 and the registered 14.150 to win her maiden gold medal in a World Challenge Cup for India.

Her fete earned accolades from Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who tweeted, "India is proud of @DipaKarmakar! Congratulations to her on winning a well-deserved Gold in the vault event at the FIG World Challenge Cup in Mersin, Turkey. This win is a prime example of her tenacity and never-say-die attitude."

India is proud of @DipaKarmakar! Congratulations to her on winning a well-deserved Gold in the vault event at the FIG World Challenge Cup in Mersin, Turkey. This win is a prime example of her tenacity and never-say-die attitude.

— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) July 8, 2018

Minister of Youth Affairs & Sports Rajyavardhan Rathore, Tripura CM Biplab Kumar Deb and others followed the suit.

Back with a bang and a#DipaKarmakar is the stuff champions are made of! After battling an injury for the past 2 yrs, she makes a heroic comeback by clinching her firstin the Gymnastics World Challenge Cup in Turkey! Many Congratulations to herfor making proud! pic.twitter.com/cylNEBlfkA

— Rajyavardhan Rathore (@Ra_THORe) July 8, 2018

#Tripura's daughter, #DipaKarmakar does #India proud yet again!

Congratulations to @DipaKarmakar on winning the Gold Medal in the vault event at the FIG World Challenge Cup in Mersin, #Turkey.

You are an inspiration for millions across the world! @Ra_THORe #KheloIndia pic.twitter.com/KUblTvwZWa

— Biplab Kumar Deb (@BjpBiplab) July 8, 2018

Congratulations to @DipaKarmakar on bagging Gold in the vault event at the FIG World Challenge Cup in Turkey, making the nation proud yet again! Wishing you even more success in the future. pic.twitter.com/qixjwRC2xw

— Suresh Prabhu (@sureshpprabhu) July 8, 2018

Dipa will next represent India with the 10-member gymnastics team at the upcoming Asian Games.