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New Delhi: Hima Das created d history by becoming the first Indian woman to win a gold at the IAAF World Under- 20 Athletics Championships in Finland on Thursday night.
She clinched the top spot in the women’s 400 meters final race on the third day of the competitions. The 18-year-old Das clocked 51.46 seconds to win the gold.
On her achievement, congratulatory wishes poured in from several personalities including President Ram Nath Kovind and Prime Minister Narendra Modi .
Taking to twitter route, Kovind congratulated sprinter Das for her performance and said it is a “very proud” moment for Assam and India.
Congratulations to our sensational sprint star Hima Das for winning the 400m gold in the World Under-20 Championship. This is India’s first ever track gold in a World Championship. A very proud moment for Assam and India, Hima; now the Olympic podium beckons! #PresidentKovind
— President of India (@rashtrapatibhvn) July 12, 2018
Prime Minister Modi tweeted:
India is delighted and proud of athlete Hima Das, who won a historic Gold in the 400m of World U20 Championships. Congratulations to her! This accomplishment will certainly inspire young athletes in the coming years.
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) July 13, 2018
Besides, Several Union Ministers, Chief Ministers, other party leaders, sports persons, actors and others also congratulated the golden girl.
Ms Kalinga