Twitter reacts to Dipa Karmakar's historic fourth-place finish

Another lesson for governments ! Don't ignore the eastern states ! There could be a lot of hidden there !

— vikram sathaye (@vikramsathaye)

Its not about winning medals. Its about breaking through all stereotypes n proving u are there with the best, u inspire us all

— Shekhar Kapur (@shekharkapur)

Sorry to 1.3 billions peoples i can't make it possible. But tried hard to do so. If possible forgive me!

— Dipa Karmakar (@idipakarmakar)

is the only sportsperson who hasn't disappointed even if she lost.

Others didnt even play to their potential

— shilpi tewari (@shilpitewari)

There have been some famous 4th place finishes in the past for India. PT Usha, Milkha Singh. Add to that list.

— Vikram Chandra (@vikramchandra)

We are proud of you

A great achievement!

Congratulations to her coach Bishweshwar Nandi also! Well done

— Ajay Maken (@ajaymaken)

Freedom means to go live ur dreams n make them come true, u ve taught an entire nation about freedom

— Neha Dhupia (@NehaDhupia)

continues to be an inspiration.Thank u for ur story...There's always next time😘 really proud to say that she's from my country

— Pooja Hegde (@hegdepooja)

you made us all proud.

— Smriti Z Irani (@smritiirani)

Behind that million watt smile must be the pressure of making a billion smile. Don't stress ,you've already made us proud 🇮🇳

— Virat Kohli (@am_ViratKohli)

i have seen some things in my life, but i have never cried at a sports event. i am today. this girl is just...

— Gaurav Kalra (@gauravkalra75)

Gymnastics - we never existed; now we do. Thank you , little boys & girls practising yoga & malkhamb must be inspired by you! 👏

— गीतिका (@ggiittiikkaa)

The official scoresheet - you are an utter an absolute star

— Gaurav Kalra (@gauravkalra75)

,Parents watch. Neighbourhood cheers. It's a full house on rooftop!

— Subhajit Sengupta (@SubhajitSG)

That is in the final is itself a grand achievement. Important to see from that point of view

— Harsha Bhogle (@bhogleharsha)

Finishing 4th in gymnastics... Comparable to Milkha Singh and PT Usha! So proud of you Dipa Karmakar!!

Highlight for India in Rio 2016!

— Somdev Devvarman (@SomdevD)

As reminded, Milkha Singh is remembered for his fourth-place finish in 1960. has achieved similar heights today.

— Jaspreet Sahni (@jaspreet_sahni)

is the only sportsperson who hasn't disappointed even if she lost.

Others didnt even play to their potential

— shilpi tewari (@shilpitewari)

Much credit to 's coach as well . Quietly helped make a champion

— Anita Bhogle (@BhogleAnita)

Thank u fr getting us united at midnight cheering fr Gymnastics,in a country with no infrastructure for this sport.Super Proud

— Virender Sehwag (@virendersehwag)

Dipa Karmakar you are my hero !

— Abhinav Bindra (@Abhinav_Bindra)

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.

— ESPN India (@ESPNIndia)

Behind that million watt smile must be the pressure of making a billion smile. Don't stress Dipa, you've already made us proud 🇮🇳

— Gaurav Kapur (@gauravkapur)

For a nation with no record in gymnastics, here's hoping acts as a trailblazer who ignites a million dreams. Jai Ho.

— Rahul Kanwal (@rahulkanwal)

Sorry to 1.3 billions peoples i can't make it possible. But tried hard to do so. If possible forgive me!

— Dipa Karmakar (@idipakarmakar)