As per the federal government standards, athletes’ efficiency in particular person occasions over the last 12 months mustn’t fall under the efficiency achieved by the eighth place holder within the 2018 Asian Games. Dipa and her coach, then again, argue that the present efficiency ought to be thought-about as that provides the true reflection of an athlete’s preparedness.

Dipa Karmakar’s coach Bishwesshwar Nandi:I’m damage. Who made the factors, which committee? No one from our federation was there. Which skilled is defining the technical committee’s standards? We need their identify on the crew. How did they give you the factors? If you made the factors, it is best to’ve introduced the identical 2-2.5 months in the past. Deepa gave the trials final month and claimed the No. spot. I’ve been related to gymnastics for a very long time. It’s the present type that has at all times mattered. Even exterior India, solely present efficiency is taken into account. I do not know who selected the factors, on whose session. If this criterion continued, it will be the demise of gymnastics in India.

Dipa Karmakar:If previous performances mattered, even Simon Biles would not have needed to show herself in trials. Current efficiency is what issues. It’s the current efficiency that issues all over the place. I do not know what is going on as no official announcement has been made but. I’m nonetheless hopeful that the federal government shall be on my aspect.

What if juniors, who’ve by no means performed a contest, wish to take part within the Asian Games, Commonwealth Games, or Asian Games? Would the nation not ship them in the event that they carry out in trials?