Sachin Tendulkar congratulates Dipa Karmakar
"Congratulations #DipaKarmakar on creating history with your qualification. You inspire young Indians with your achievement. Best wishes," Tendulkar tweeted.
The 22-year old, who hails from Tripura, also ended a 52-year old wait, as 1964 was the last time the Olympics witnessed an Indian gymnast.
Karmakar has also won a Common Wealth Games and Asian Championship bronze medal.
So far, only 11 gymnasts have represented India post independence in the global sporting extravaganza.
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