‘Sprinter Queen’ Hima Promises more Medals for India

Ace Indian sprinter Hima Das, who has been on a golden roll in July, has assured Prime Minister Narendra Modi that she will continue to work hard and bring more medals for the country.
‘Sprinter Queen’ Hima Promises more Medals for India

Expert Indian sprinter Hima Das, who has been on a brilliant come in July, has guaranteed Prime Minister Narendra Modi that she will keep on buckling down and bring more Medals for the nation.

On 21 July, Modi took to Twitter to compliment Hima and stated: "India is very proud of Hima Das' phenomenal achievements over the last few days. Everyone is absolutely delighted that she has brought home five medals in various tournaments. Congratulations to her and best wishes for her future endeavors."

To this, Hima reacted: "Thank you Narendra Modi sir for your kind wishes. I will continue to work hard and bring more medals for our country."

Prior, President Ram Nath Kovind, incredible cricketer Sachin Tendulkar and different government officials and characters showered praise on the 19-year-old after she won her fifth gold medal inside three weeks in Europe.

The "Dhing Express" had uncovered she got a celebratory call from Tendulkar on Sunday evening.  "Today evening was like a dream come true for me, have got a call from the god of cricket and my inspiration Sachin Tendulkar sir. Thank you, sir, for your good wishes and inspirational words. I will leave no stone unturned for my mission."

Hima's fifth gold of the month went ahead July 20 in the Czech Republic where she timed a season-best time of 52.09 seconds to win the gold in 400m at the Nove Mesto nad Metuji Grand Prix.

On 17 July, she won her fourth gold in 200m at the Tabor Athletics Meet. Prior to that on 13 July, she won her third 200m gold at the Kladno Athletics Meet in the Czech Republic with a time of 23.43 seconds.

On 8 July, she won her second 200m gold at the Kutno Athletics Meet in Poland. Also, in her first competitive 200m race of the year on 2 July, Hima timed 23.65 seconds to win gold at the Poznan Athletics Grand Prix in Poland.

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