GUWAHATI: India's latest monitor sensation Hima Das used to be felicitated by Assam governor Jagdish Mukhi on her Monday for her efficiency within the 58th Senior National Inter State Athletic Championships in Guwahati.
Hailing Hima's feat, the governor mentioned, "The nation in general and the state in particular is proud of the enviable record of Hima Das. In 2016, she started her passion for athletics and within a short span of time, she has bagged several medals through her hard work, perseverance and dedication." He added that the state would supply all imaginable strengthen to Hima to chase her dream and needed her luck for the World Junior Athletics Championship to be held in Finland as well as within the coming near near Asian Games.
"I'm happy to be here. I'm thankful to the people who have loved me a lot. But I think my turning point was when I decided to leave my home and train in Guwahati under the watchful eyes of my two coaches. So, I believe if anyone wants to do well in sports or in any other field, she must express her desire early on so that she can be guided and mentored to be a champion," Hima advised TOI after she used to be felicitated by the governor.
Hima, who recently bettered her personal report in 400metre at the 58th Senior National Inter State Athletic Championships in Guwahati by clocking 51.13 seconds, also mentioned she is working arduous to strengthen her efficiency. She will likely be participating within the Under-20 World Championships in Finland next prior to going to Ukraine to train for the Asian Games which will likely be held in August.
"We are training hard under MS Galina madam who herself is a bronze medal winner at the Olympics and her student is a world record holder in the 400x4 event. So, we are lucky to have her. She is guiding us to better our performances. She has told us to have proper rest, food and training," added Hima who hails from a small position called Dhing of Nagaon district. She also thanked the governor for felicitating her two coaches - Nipon Das and Nabajit Malakar - who she mentioned have played a vital role in shaping her profession.
Hailing Hima's feat, the governor mentioned, "The nation in general and the state in particular is proud of the enviable record of Hima Das. In 2016, she started her passion for athletics and within a short span of time, she has bagged several medals through her hard work, perseverance and dedication." He added that the state would supply all imaginable strengthen to Hima to chase her dream and needed her luck for the World Junior Athletics Championship to be held in Finland as well as within the coming near near Asian Games.
"I'm happy to be here. I'm thankful to the people who have loved me a lot. But I think my turning point was when I decided to leave my home and train in Guwahati under the watchful eyes of my two coaches. So, I believe if anyone wants to do well in sports or in any other field, she must express her desire early on so that she can be guided and mentored to be a champion," Hima advised TOI after she used to be felicitated by the governor.
Hima, who recently bettered her personal report in 400metre at the 58th Senior National Inter State Athletic Championships in Guwahati by clocking 51.13 seconds, also mentioned she is working arduous to strengthen her efficiency. She will likely be participating within the Under-20 World Championships in Finland next prior to going to Ukraine to train for the Asian Games which will likely be held in August.
"We are training hard under MS Galina madam who herself is a bronze medal winner at the Olympics and her student is a world record holder in the 400x4 event. So, we are lucky to have her. She is guiding us to better our performances. She has told us to have proper rest, food and training," added Hima who hails from a small position called Dhing of Nagaon district. She also thanked the governor for felicitating her two coaches - Nipon Das and Nabajit Malakar - who she mentioned have played a vital role in shaping her profession.
Governor felicitates Hima
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