Indian fans were heart broken to see Dipa Karmakar missing a bronze medal by a whisker after her excellent performance at the vault finals. At the same time, it made people of India proud as she came from a country which doesn’t have any background in Gymnastics, let alone participating in the Olympics and qualifying in the finals and performing like that was excellent.
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What Dipa attempted at the vault (Death Vault) has generally been the reason for gymnasts fracturing their necks in the process, but she did it elegantly and precisely. Her story is truly an inspiring one and that is why almost everyone who watched her in Olympics took a moment and expressed their feelings. She wrote a new chapter in Indian gymnastics, it was her and India’s best performance at the international event.
Dipa Karmakar missed out on an Olympic medal, but was never out of contention for a podium finish. She had a chance of winning a silver medal after finishing her performance but at the end was on fourth spot. She missed the bronze medal by mere 0.150 points.
Winnners from this event were USA’s Simone Biles who won the gold medal with a score of 15.966 while the silver went to Maria Paseka of Russia after her score of 15.253. Bronze was bagged by Switzerland’s Giulia Steingruber for her score of 15.216.
Dipa even tweeted and shared her feelings after her performance
https://twitter.com/idipakarmakar/status/764904121199566848?lang=en
Twitter lauded Dipa Karmakar and everyone appreciated her as she made India Proud.
@idipakarmakar @DipaKarmakar U make us believe v can fly & ur smile is even more inspiring.U r a true champion.Thk u
Dipa Karmakar you are my hero !
Thank u #DipaKarmakar fr getting us united at midnight cheering fr Gymnastics,in a country with no infrastructure for this sport.Super Proud
T 2348 - #DipaKarmakar .. the pride of India .. your story is what compels us to do better ... and we will !! Many congratulations !!
So bloody well done... #DipaKarmakar you have won yourself and an entire nation way more than a medal! Aaah!!And that smile #Olympics #IND
So so close Dipa! Will always be proud of you. You give hope to many young people who dare to dream! #DipaKarmakar #Rio2016
Watching the vault medals ceremony. Can't help thinking.......At the stroke of the midnight hour......could it have been......
Victory or loss,Never feel sorry 4doing ur best! India is proud. But more importantly I wish 4 u 2 b proud of urself! #DipaKarmakar #Respect
Most touching tweet iv read.. God bless u Dipa.. N sorry.. V couldn't make it possible for you.. Pls forgive us! x.com/idipakarmakar/…
Well done #DipaKarmakar for reaching so far and making India so proud! Onwards and upwards for you girl.. ⭐️⭐️⭐️
Congratulations #DipaKarmakar you have made your country and your people proud Jai hind 🎉!
Congratulations to you and your coaches @dipakarmakar for placing the tricolour at the forefront of world gymnastics. Proud #DipaKarmakar
Another lesson for governments ! Don't ignore the eastern states ! There could be a lot of #DipaKarmakar hidden there ! #eastrocks
https://twitter.com/SirJadejaParody/status/764901281467027457?lang=en
There have been some famous 4th place finishes in the past for India. PT Usha, Milkha Singh. Add #DipaKarmakar to that list.
We all are Proud of you #DipaKarmakar . You have won billion hearts. Shine On!
Very proud of #DipaKarmakar