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

ByKishore Kumar, SportsCafe Editor

08/15/2016

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 hidden there !
— vikram sathaye (@vikramsathaye)

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
— Shekhar Kapur (@shekharkapur)

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!
— Dipa Karmakar (@idipakarmakar)

Karmakar - The Name!

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

Others didnt even play to their potential
— shilpi tewari (@shilpitewari)

Joining that Elite List!

There have been some famous 4th place finishes in the past for India. PT Usha, Milkha Singh. Add to that list.
— Vikram Chandra (@vikramchandra)

Not taking anything from the Coach!

We are proud of you

A great achievement!

Congratulations to her coach Bishweshwar Nandi also! Well done
— Ajay Maken (@ajaymaken)

The whole country chants ' Dipa! Dipa! Dipa! '

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)

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...
— Gaurav Kalra (@gauravkalra75)

Going to the record books!

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

No Words.

The official scoresheet - you are an utter an absolute star
— Gaurav Kalra (@gauravkalra75)

Proud parents!

,Parents watch. Neighbourhood cheers. It's a full house on rooftop!
— Subhajit Sengupta (@SubhajitSG)

Dipa Karmakar - Dont forget the Name!

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)