Dipika Pallikal Karthik is a celebrated Indian squash player who is active currently.
She's the first Indian player to break into the top 10 of the world rankings, and is known for her achievements.
Dipika has been a crucial part of the team that won India's first Commonwealth Games medal in squash.
She became a national champion at the young age of 11 and started her professional career at just 15.
She won India's first-ever Commonwealth Games gold medal with Joshna Chinappa in the women's doubles at the 2014 Glasgow Games.
She received the prestigious Arjuna Award in 2012 and the Padma Shri in 2014, for her accomplishments in the sport.
She's a multi-time medalist at the World Doubles Championships, winning gold in women's and mixed doubles.
Dipika's journey is an inspiration, and she is also known as a motivational speaker.
Married to cricketer Dinesh Karthik, and admires his resilience and ability to reinvent.
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