Bishweshwar Nandi

Bishweshwar Nandi is an Indian gymnastics coach from Tripura.[1][2][3] He was also a prolific gymnast himself.[2][4] He was trained by Dalip Singh.[1] Nandi had been five times National Champion in gymnastics, represented the country in 12 instances and led the Indian gymnastics team six times as captain.[4] He won Dronacharya Award in 2016 for his outstanding contribution to Indian gymnastics as a coach.[5][6] Dipa Karmakar is one of the most successful students of Nandi.[1][4][5] His wife Soma Nandi is also a gymnastics coach.[1][3][4]

Bishweshwar Nandi
Born
Tripura, India
CitizenshipIndia
OccupationGymnastics coach
Spouse(s)Soma Nandi

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References
  1. Sarangi, Y. B. "Bishweshwar Nandi: 'Tokyo 2020 a big challenge'". Sportstar. Retrieved 2020-08-06.
  2. Paul, Soumyadeep (2016-08-20). "The Maverick Coach Bishweshwar Nandi". The SportsRush. Retrieved 2020-08-06.
  3. The need is to make kids start gymnastics at a young age: Bishweshwar Nandi, written by Nitin Sharma, February 17, 2018, The Indian Express.
  4. "She gave her foot to her detractors and now she is a Champion". www.theweekendleader.com. Retrieved 2020-08-06.
  5. "Double joy for Dipa Karmakar as coach Bishweshwar Nandi gets Dronacharya award". The Indian Express. 2016-10-12. Retrieved 2020-08-06.
  6. Published:Mon, India com News Desk |; August 29; 2016 1:33pm (2016-08-29). "National Sports Day: PV Sindhu, Sakshi Malik, Dipa Karmakar and Jitu Rai conferred with Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna Award". India.com. Retrieved 2020-08-06.
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