Sachin Tendulkar, Virender Sehwag and other cricketers appreciate Dipa Karmakar’s effort in Rio Olympics 2016

The whole nation applauded her effort in the tournament and Indian cricket fraternity too was united in appreciating Dipa.

With billions of hope on her shoulders, India’s female gymnast Dipa Karmakar finished fourth in the vault final at Rio Olympics 2016. The disappointment of not winning a medal was surely there but her brave efforts to reach to the Olympics and then the final is truly a commendable task.

Dipa herself was quite disappointed with the fact that she couldn’t win a medal but promises to focus more try her best to get better in Tokyo Olympics 2020. After the match, Dipa posted a video from her official Twitter account to thank the fans for their prayers and wishes. ALSO READ: AB de Villiers, Faf du Plessis and other cricketers express their joy over Wayde van Niekerk’s record win

Hello everyone, very happy to connect with you all today through my team. Happy Independence Day! pic.twitter.com/6AW11EPPRe

— Dipa Karmakar (@DipaKarmakar) August 15, 2016

The whole nation applauded her efforts in the tournament and Indian cricket fraternity too was united in appreciating Dipa, which includes the likes Sachin Tendulkar, Virender Sehwag, VVS Laxman, and many more.

Winning & losing is a part of sport.. You’ve won millions of hearts & the entire nation is proud of ur achievements. https://t.co/qSpiWFSp2K

— sachin tendulkar (@sachin_rt) August 15, 2016

We r extremely proud of U #DipaKarmakarU are a trendsetter & you have inspired hearts of a billion peopleAll d best for d future!!

— VVS Laxman (@VVSLaxman281) August 15, 2016

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

— Virender Sehwag (@virendersehwag) August 14, 2016

All the Best #DipaKarmakar, Let’s create history!#Rio2016 https://t.co/cOyTrvJr49

— Kapil Dev (@therealkapildev) August 14, 2016

Congratulations to you and your coaches @dipakarmakar for placing the tricolour at the forefront of world gymnastics. Proud #DipaKarmakar

— Shikhar Dhawan (@SDhawan25) August 15, 2016

Congratulations #DipaKarmakar you have made your country and your people proud Jai hind !

— yuvraj singh (@YUVSTRONG12) August 15, 2016

Well done DIPA KARMAKAR so proud of you..

— Harbhajan Singh (@harbhajan_singh) August 14, 2016

So proud of #DipaKarmakar! Just missed out on an #Olympics medal but won the hearts of the entire nation! #BrightFutureAhead #Champion

— Mohammad Kaif (@KaifSays) August 15, 2016

#DipaKarmakar, you reached where no Indian reached thus far…fourth best in the world. You’re a star…keep shining #India #Olympics

— Aakash Chopra (@cricketaakash) August 15, 2016

#DipaKarmakar An outstanding performance, you’re a champion & we are all extremely proud of you. @Olympics #Rio2016

— Lt. Anurag Thakur (@ianuragthakur) August 15, 2016

Yes!we are d citizen of that country from where @idipakarmakar belongs Going through all the news headings ,feeling so proud of you.#15aug

— Sushma Verma (@ImSushVerma) August 15, 2016

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

— Harsha Bhogle (@bhogleharsha) August 14, 2016

I think India should be very very proud of #DipaKarmakar.

— Harsha Bhogle (@bhogleharsha) August 14, 2016

#DipaKarmakar So what if you didn’t win a medal? You won our hearts. The whole of India is proud of you. #RioOlympics2016

— Sandeep sharma (@sandeep25a) August 14, 2016

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

— Gaurav Kalra (@gauravkalra75) August 14, 2016

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