Twitter reacts to Dipa Karmakar's historic fourth-place finish
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She may not have won a medal on the night, but she did win a billion hearts when she vaulted to the fourth place at Rio. Dipa Karmakar's event caught popular imagination as the entire nation sat glued to the TV at the stroke of midnight, and here are some of the tweets from Dipa's fans.
True that!
Another lesson for governments ! Don't ignore the eastern states ! There could be a lot of #DipaKarmakar hidden there ! #eastrocks
โ vikram sathaye (@vikramsathaye) August 14, 2016
You have done it Dipa!
Its not about winning medals. Its about breaking through all stereotypes n proving u are there with the best, u inspire us all #DipaKarmakar
โ Shekhar Kapur (@shekharkapur) August 14, 2016
2020. Here she comes!
Sorry to 1.3 billions peoples i can't make it possible. But tried hard to do so. If possible forgive me!
โ Dipa Karmakar (@idipakarmakar) August 14, 2016
Karmakar - The Name!
#DipaKarmakar is the only sportsperson who hasn't disappointed even if she lost.
โ shilpi tewari (@shilpitewari) August 14, 2016
Others didnt even play to their potential
Joining that Elite List!
There have been some famous 4th place finishes in the past for India. PT Usha, Milkha Singh. Add #DipaKarmakar to that list.
โ Vikram Chandra (@vikramchandra) August 14, 2016
Not taking anything from the Coach!
We are proud of you #DipaKarmakar
โ Ajay Maken (@ajaymaken) August 14, 2016
A great achievement!
Congratulations to her coach Bishweshwar Nandi also! Well done
The whole country chants ' Dipa! Dipa! Dipa! '
Freedom means to go live ur dreams n make them come true, #DipaKarmakar u ve taught an entire nation about freedom #HappyIndependenceDay
โ Neha Dhupia (@NehaDhupia) August 14, 2016
#DipaKarmakar continues to be an inspiration.Thank u for ur story...There's always next time๐ really proud to say that she's from my country
โ Pooja Hegde (@hegdepooja) August 14, 2016
#DipaKarmakar you made us all proud.
โ Smriti Z Irani (@smritiirani) August 14, 2016
Behind that million watt smile must be the pressure of making a billion smile. Don't stress #DipaKarmakar ,you've already made us proud ๐ฎ๐ณ
โ Virat Kohli (@am_ViratKohli) August 14, 2016
That impact!
i have seen some things in my life, but i have never cried at a sports event. i am today. this girl is just... #DipaKarmakar
โ Gaurav Kalra (@gauravkalra75) August 14, 2016
Going to the record books!
Gymnastics - we never existed; now we do. Thank you #DipaKarmakar, little boys & girls practising yoga & malkhamb must be inspired by you! ๐
โ เคเฅเคคเคฟเคเคพ (@ggiittiikkaa) August 14, 2016
No Words.
The official scoresheet - #DipaKarmakar you are an utter an absolute star pic.twitter.com/y1Zqys2DKG
โ Gaurav Kalra (@gauravkalra75) August 14, 2016
Proud parents!
,Parents watch. Neighbourhood cheers. It's a full house on #DipaKarmakar rooftop! pic.twitter.com/sm31VuAXYY
โ Subhajit Sengupta (@SubhajitSG) August 14, 2016
Dipa Karmakar - Dont forget the Name!
That #DipaKarmakar is in the final is itself a grand achievement. Important to see from that point of view
โ Harsha Bhogle (@bhogleharsha) August 14, 2016
Finishing 4th in gymnastics... Comparable to Milkha Singh and PT Usha! So proud of you Dipa Karmakar!!
โ Somdev Devvarman (@SomdevD) August 14, 2016
Highlight for India in Rio 2016!
As @SomdevD reminded, Milkha Singh is remembered for his fourth-place finish in 1960. #DipaKarmakar has achieved similar heights today.
โ Jaspreet Sahni (@jaspreet_sahni) August 14, 2016
#DipaKarmakar is the only sportsperson who hasn't disappointed even if she lost.
โ shilpi tewari (@shilpitewari) August 14, 2016
Others didnt even play to their potential
Much credit to #DipaKarmakar's coach as well . Quietly helped make a champion #Globalstandard
โ Anita Bhogle (@BhogleAnita) August 14, 2016
Thank u #DipaKarmakar fr getting us united at midnight cheering fr Gymnastics,in a country with no infrastructure for this sport.Super Proud
โ Virender Sehwag (@virendersehwag) August 14, 2016
Dipa Karmakar you are my hero !
โ Abhinav Bindra (@Abhinav_Bindra) August 14, 2016
Dipa: I will definitely go for a medal in 2020. I am very happy with my first Olympics. The other three were better than me.
โ ESPN India (@ESPNIndia) August 14, 2016
Behind that million watt smile must be the pressure of making a billion smile. Don't stress Dipa, you've already made us proud ๐ฎ๐ณ
โ Gaurav Kapur (@gauravkapur) August 14, 2016
For a nation with no record in gymnastics, here's hoping #DipaKarmakar acts as a trailblazer who ignites a million dreams. Jai Ho. #Rio2016
โ Rahul Kanwal (@rahulkanwal) August 14, 2016
The most heart-warming thing on Twitter today!
Sorry to 1.3 billions peoples i can't make it possible. But tried hard to do so. If possible forgive me!
โ Dipa Karmakar (@idipakarmakar) August 14, 2016
