Twitter reacts as Srikanth Kidambi goes down fighting to Lin Dan

#KidambiSrikanth we are as heartbroken as you are but we are proud to see you play n fight like a #champion #olympics #Rio2016 #Ind 🏸🇳🇪
— Neha Dhupia (@NehaDhupia) August 17, 2016

You were sensational @srikidambi Not everyday that China is threatened by India to this extent Get ready for the favourite tag from now on..
— jatin sapru (@jatinsapru) August 17, 2016

Lin Dan wins the day. Just about. What a great fight put up by @srikidambi!
— Cricketwallah (@cricketwallah) August 17, 2016

Well played @srikidambi To take the two times Olympics champion Lin Dan down to the wire is no mean feat. Proud of your effort. #Rio2016
— Rahul Kanwal (@rahulkanwal) August 17, 2016

👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼 @srikidambi simply super 👌🏼👌🏼
— Gutta Jwala (@Guttajwala) August 17, 2016

T 2351-@srikidambi .. what a game at #Rio2016 .. great pluck and determination .. you made the country proud !! to me you were the winner !
— Amitabh Bachchan (@SrBachchan) August 17, 2016

Gasping for words after witnessing a brave performance from young @srikidambi ! Lost the match, won hearts #Rio2016
— Gautam Gambhir (@GautamGambhir) August 17, 2016

Well done, @srikidambi! Played like a true champion! #Rio2016
— Vasundhara Raje (@VasundharaBJP) August 17, 2016

Phenomenal effort from Srikanth...Heartbreaking to see the fight within for #IND but Lin Dan the Champ just too good! #Badminton #Olympics
— Suhail Chandhok (@suhailchandhok) August 17, 2016

You fought manly, Srikanth...no shame in losing to a better artist. Lin Din is just that. Too good. #badminton #India #Olympics
— Aakash Chopra (@cricketaakash) August 17, 2016

Tremendous respect for K Srikanth. To make Lin Dan toil and tire for a victory takes some serious level of badminton #Olympics #badminton
— Anand Subramaniam (@28anand) August 17, 2016

It was a good game, Srikanth. You did great. 💯✨
— felicia (@feliciagoon_) August 17, 2016

Excellent game by Srikanth. It's no mean feat giving the defending champion a hard time #RioOlympics2016 #SrikantVsLinDan
— Sarvesh Sukhatme (@SarveshS_tdk) August 17, 2016

I'm just amazed how Srikanth Kidambi is able to keep up with Lin Dan with so many pendants around his neck. Talent.
— not typical. (@JustinTWJ) August 17, 2016

After watching Chong Wei practice session, what a battle it was between Lin Dan & Srikanth Kidambi. Outstanding badminton from both.
— Kevin Darvish (@RaajDarvish) August 17, 2016

Srikanth Fought Like a Champion.. It hurts to be on losing side... Still Proud of u Man #Rio2016
— Tere Naam (@BeingDivya16) August 17, 2016

Experience wins over youth. Good job tho srikanth, fought well
— pokmung (@munzirhusni_) August 17, 2016

Lin Dan won the match...!!!
And Srikanth won our hearts...!!! Well played Champ...we are proud of you..!!
— Im Levis (@LevisDozwert) August 17, 2016

Srikanth Kadambi! Respect the man! Fought so well but it wasnt meant to be! Indian Badminton owes so much to Gopichand!
— Mriga (@jst_a_scribbler) August 17, 2016

all hopes are raised high, when #srikanth got lead in 3rd game.. but still hard luck.. long way to go for young 23yr old.. #badminton #india
— Talking something (@minditbabu) August 17, 2016

Hats off to Srikanth as he played brilliantly against Lin Dan. I am sure one day he will win gold in Olympics.
— Shahid Hasnain (@shahidHasnain) August 17, 2016

Srikanth gave a tough fight to the two times olympic champion. He's a winner and he played like one. Cheers.
— Vanya Pant (@socially_sick) August 17, 2016

Brilliant performance #Srikanth cme bck after lose set1 n give tough competition world no3 #badminton #Rio2016
Won millions heart #WellDone
— #SachinTheFilm (@ManeetSingh_10) August 17, 2016

That was close!! So well fought Srikanth!!! Making two time Olympic champion Lin Dan fight for every point, all the way! Well done #kadambi
— Preeti Singh (@singhpreeti08) August 17, 2016

Great performance by kidambi srikanth😊. Lost the match bt won many hearts for sure... ☺.. Better luck next time champ. We all r proud of u👍
— swati negi (@shanunegi2301) August 17, 2016

If you hv to play sport, play like kidambi srikanth. Respect!
— meetsrini (@meetsrini) August 17, 2016

#Rio2016 great show by Srikanth! Even though he lost- narrowly- his game and spirit both were superb. Cheers
— Dr Ambrish Mithal (@DrAmbrishMithal) August 17, 2016