PM Modi ’Moved’ as Hima Das Breaks Down During National Anthem After Historic Sprint

Mangalore Today News Network

New Delhi, Jul 14, 2018 : Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday congratulated 18-year-old Hima Das who scripted history by becoming the first Indian woman to win the country’s first gold medal at any track event in a World Championship.

 

Das, the daughter of a farmer from Dhing village in Nagaon district, sprinted her way to victory at the IAAF World Under-20 Athletics Championships as she clinched the top spot in the women’s 400m final race on the third day of competitions.

Taking to Twitter, the Prime Minister said he was "moved" by the 18-year-old’s "passionate search for the tricolour" and emotions while singing the national anthem after her win.


Das, a pre-tournament favourite, clocked 51.46s to win the gold. She finished ahead of Andrea Miklos of Romania and Taylor Manson of the United States to win the race.

Her historic triumph has made her a symbol of national pride. As the country cheered for Das’ incredible feat, the 18-year-old couldn’t contain her emotions and teared up as she stood at the top of the podium, proudly, singing the national anthem.

Anand Mahindra, the chairman of Mahindra group, took to his Twitter page and shared a video of Das in tears after winning the gold medial:

"If this doesn’t move you, nothing will...," he wrote.

If this doesn’t move you, nothing will... pic.twitter.com/qBqP9yZaAd

— anand mahindra (@anandmahindra) July 13, 2018

Speaking to News18 over the telephone from Finland, Hima said, “I am very happy to secure a gold medal for India. I would like to thank my coaches and my parents. They are the powers behind my win.”

When asked what was going through her mind before running for the 400m final, she said, “There was nothing. If I were to think too much I would not have been able to focus on my running. I was telling myself bhaag, Hima, bhaag… aur main sirf bhaagi (Hima you have to run and I just ran)”.

Hope her incredible achievement inspires millions

courtesy:yahoo