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WATCH: Hima Das says 'thank you for the support' after historic 400m gold

Hima Das became the India's first ever track gold medallist at the IAAF World Under-20 Athletics Championships.

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Hima Das who became the India's first ever track gold medallist at the IAAF World Under-20 Athletics Championships, thanked  the fans in India for supporting her. Das won the gold medal winner in 400m race at the World Junior championships on Thursday with a time of 51.46 seconds.

“I want to thank everyone who supported me and showered love on me after my win. It is because of your love that I have achieved this feat. Many people, including the President, Prime Minister, Sports Minister, Bollywood actors and sports personalities and others have congratulated me on Twitter,” Das said in a video posted on Twitter on Friday.

“I am overwhelmed after reading your congratulatory messages. Keep sending your best wishes, blessings and love so that I can take our country one step ahead. Thank You very much,” she added.

Earlier, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, President Ram Nath Kovind, Sports Minister Rajyavardhan Singh Rathore and others hailed Das and said that her accomplishment will certainly inspire young athletes in the coming years.

She now joins the illustrious company of star javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra, who won a gold in Poland in the last edition in 2016 in a world record effort. In fact, Das is the first Indian track athlete to have won a medal in the history of this competition.

“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,” said Prime Minister Modi on Twitter. 

Assam Chief Minister Sarbananda Sonowal also announced on Friday that the teenage sensation will be made state’s brand ambassador for sports.

Das is first women to have won a gold medal for India in a World Championship at any level. She is also the first Indian track athlete to have won a medal in the history of this competition. 

She now joins the illustrious company of star javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra, who won a gold in Poland in the last edition in 2016 in a world record effort. 

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