Mumbai: She may have narrowly missed out on the historic bronze in the vault final of Rio Olympics, but Indian gymnast Dipa Karmakar received plaudits from celebrities from the world of Bollywood for her effort.
The 23-year-old, who became the first Indian woman gymnast to have qualified for the Olympics, narrowly missed out on bronze in the vault final of the Rio Olympics after she scored an average of 15.066 points, a mere 0.15 less than the eventual bronze winner Giulia Steingruber (15.216) of Switzerland.
Bollywood was effusive in its praise for the Indian athlete.
‘’T 2348 - #DipaKarmakar .
The pride of India .
Your story is what compels us to do better .
and we will !! Many congratulations !!,’’superstar Amitabh Bachchan posted in a tweet.
Bollywood's 90s diva Madhuri Dixit Nene also heaped praise on the Indian athlete.
‘’Go girl #DipaKarmakar.Shine on!!!,’’she tweeted.
‘’That was so so so awesome just watching her out there!!! #DipaKarmakar #Rio2106 #Olympics,’’actor ,producer Dia Mirza tweeted.
Producer Krishna DK also lauded the feat by the gymnast.‘Great job, DK! This is just the beginning’.Next time we'll win a medal! #DipaKarmakar #Rio2016 #Olympics,’’he said.
Actress Aditi Rao Hydari said,’’#DipaKarmakar you've won!.
Our hearts and our respect.‘Actors Boman Irani, Arjun Rampal and Neha Dhupia and playback singer Shreya Ghoshal also lauded the efforts by Dipa.’‘Many, many hugs to you #Dipakarmar Salutes to your performance.It's just the start:),’’Shreya Ghoshal said.
‘So, so close Dipa! Will always be proud of you.’You give hope to many young people who dare to dream!,’’Boman Irani said.
‘Wow ,what an inspiration sports is #DipaKarmakar you inspired every Indian today.
This is just your beginning.’You are an Olympian champ,’’Arjun Rampal said.
‘’So bloody well done.#DipaKarmakar you have won yourself and an entire nation way more than a medal! Aaah!!And that smile #Olympics #IND,’’Neha Dhupia tweeted.(UNI)
