Quick Info
| Profession | Squash Player, Model |
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| Nationality | Indian |
| Date of Birth | 21/09/1991 |
| Age | 34 years |
| Birthplace | Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India |
Latest News about Dipika Pallikal
15/04/2025
Dipika Pallikal Karthik announced her return to competitive squash after a four-year hiatus, confirming her participation in upcoming PSA tournaments. The former top-10 player stated she is training intensively with her coach Sarah Fitz-Gerald to regain her world ranking and compete for medals in the 2026 Asian Games.
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Bio/Wiki
| Real name/Full name | Dipika Rebecca Pallikal |
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| Other Name | Dipika Pallikal Karthik |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 171 cm (5' 7") |
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| Weight | 65 kg (143 lbs) |
| Eye Color | Black |
| Hair Color | Brown |
| Playing Hand | Right-handed |
Educational Qualification(s)
| School | Good Shepherd Matriculation Higher Secondary School, Chennai |
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| College/University | Ethiraj College for Women, Chennai |
| Educational Qualification | Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in English Honours (2013) |
Personal Life
| Marital Status | Married |
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| Hobbies | Baking, Cooking, Swimming, Travelling, Dancing |
Relationships & More
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| Affairs/Boyfriends | Dinesh Karthik (Indian Cricketer) |
Family
| Father | Sanjiv Pallikal (entrepreneur) |
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| Mother | Susan Itticheria (former Indian Cricketer) |
| Sisters | Divya Pallikal (chartered accountant), Dia Pallikal (graphic designer) |
| Spouse | Dinesh Karthik (Indian Cricketer) |
| Children |
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Career
| Squash |
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Social Media
| https://www.instagram.com/dipikapallikal/ | |
| https://www.facebook.com/dipikapallikal | |
| https://x.com/DipikaPallikal |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Dipika Pallikal is the first Indian woman squash player to enter the top 10 in the Professional Squash Association (PSA) Women’s rankings. | |
| 2. She was born to Malayali Christian parents of Syrian origin. | |
| 3. Dipika Pallikal is married to Indian cricketer Dinesh Karthik. | |
| 4. Her mother played International cricket for the Indian women’s team and was captain. | |
| 5. Dipika Pallikal began playing squash at the age of ten. | |
| 6. Starting as a professional squash player at 15, she faced challenges for about five years. | |
| 7. She met Dinesh Karthik during training in Leeds, England. | |
| 8. Training in Egypt in 2011 helped improve her consistency. | |
| 9. From 2012 to 2015, she opted out of the National Squash Championship due to prize money inequality. | |
| 10. Dipika Pallikal has won numerous titles and medals in various tournaments. | |
| 11. She is a certified baker and a branding and interior designer. | |
| 12. In addition to sports, she works as a professional model for 'Globus Limited' and promotes products on social media. | |
| 13. Dipika Pallikal has her own logo. | |
| 14. A dog lover, she shares pictures of her pet on social media. | |
| 15. She prioritizes fitness and regularly goes to the gym. | |
| 16. She enjoys occasional alcoholic drinks and likes traveling, swimming, and dancing in her free time. | |
| 17. She played her first international tournament in London when she was in sixth grade. | |
| 18. In November 2011, she became the first Indian female player to reach the quarter-finals of the World Open Squash Championship. | |
| 19. She registered victories in German Open, Dutch Open, French Open, Australian Open and Scottish Open on the European Junior Squash Circuit. | |
| 20. She takes training classes at ICL-TNSRA Academy at Chennai. |