• About
  • Privacy & Policy
" data-ad-slot="">
  • Home
    • Home – Layout 1
  • News
    • All
    • Business
    • Education
    • Politics
    • Science
    • Tech
    • World
    Rotary Club of Uyo Capital City Set to Install Her 2nd President, July 30

    Rotary Club of Uyo Capital City Set to Install Her 2nd President, July 30

    Court Sentenced Man to Death for Chopping off Girlfriend’s Neck with Drilling Machine

    Court Sentenced Man to Death for Chopping off Girlfriend’s Neck with Drilling Machine

    2023 Guber Race: Sen. Bassey Albert Resigns from PDP

    2023 Guber Race: Sen. Bassey Albert Resigns from PDP

    Baba Ijesha Bags 16Years Imprisonment for Defiling 14Yrs Old Girl

    Baba Ijesha Bags 16Years Imprisonment for Defiling 14Yrs Old Girl

    The District 9142 Rotary Journey: An Unending Quest to Serve Humanity

    The District 9142 Rotary Journey: An Unending Quest to Serve Humanity

    College of Education, A’Ibom State Not Joining National Strike – Provost

    College of Education, A’Ibom State Not Joining National Strike – Provost

    Trending Tags

    • Trump Inauguration
    • United Stated
    • White House
    • Market Stories
    • Election Results
  • Tech
    • All
    • Apps
    • Gadget
    • Mobile
    • Startup

    The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild gameplay on the Nintendo Switch

    Shadow Tactics: Blades of the Shogun Review

    macOS Sierra review: Mac users get a modest update this year

    Hands on: Samsung Galaxy A5 2017 review

    The Last Guardian Playstation 4 Game review

    These Are the 5 Big Tech Stories to Watch in 2017

    Trending Tags

    • Nintendo Switch
    • CES 2017
    • Playstation 4 Pro
    • Mark Zuckerberg
  • Entertainment
    • All
    • Gaming
    • Movie
    • Music

    The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild gameplay on the Nintendo Switch

    macOS Sierra review: Mac users get a modest update this year

    Hands on: Samsung Galaxy A5 2017 review

    Heroes of the Storm Global Championship 2017 starts tomorrow, here’s what you need to know

    Harnessing the power of VR with Power Rangers and Snapdragon 835

    So you want to be a startup investor? Here are things you should know

  • Lifestyle
    • All
    • Travel

    Shooting More than 40 Years of New York’s Halloween Parade

    Why Millennials Need to Save Twice as Much as Boomers Did

    Doctors take inspiration from online dating to build organ transplant AI

    How couples can solve lighting disagreements for good

    Ducati launch: Lorenzo and Dovizioso’s Desmosedici

    Vinales will be as tough for Rossi as Lorenzo – Suzuki MotoGP boss

    Trending Tags

    • Golden Globes
    • Game of Thrones
    • MotoGP 2017
    • eSports
    • Fashion Week
  • Review

    The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild gameplay on the Nintendo Switch

    Shadow Tactics: Blades of the Shogun Review

    macOS Sierra review: Mac users get a modest update this year

    Hands on: Samsung Galaxy A5 2017 review

    The Last Guardian Playstation 4 Game review

    Intel Core i7-7700K ‘Kaby Lake’ review

No Result
View All Result
  • Home
    • Home – Layout 1
  • News
    • All
    • Business
    • Education
    • Politics
    • Science
    • Tech
    • World
    Rotary Club of Uyo Capital City Set to Install Her 2nd President, July 30

    Rotary Club of Uyo Capital City Set to Install Her 2nd President, July 30

    Court Sentenced Man to Death for Chopping off Girlfriend’s Neck with Drilling Machine

    Court Sentenced Man to Death for Chopping off Girlfriend’s Neck with Drilling Machine

    2023 Guber Race: Sen. Bassey Albert Resigns from PDP

    2023 Guber Race: Sen. Bassey Albert Resigns from PDP

    Baba Ijesha Bags 16Years Imprisonment for Defiling 14Yrs Old Girl

    Baba Ijesha Bags 16Years Imprisonment for Defiling 14Yrs Old Girl

    The District 9142 Rotary Journey: An Unending Quest to Serve Humanity

    The District 9142 Rotary Journey: An Unending Quest to Serve Humanity

    College of Education, A’Ibom State Not Joining National Strike – Provost

    College of Education, A’Ibom State Not Joining National Strike – Provost

    Trending Tags

    • Trump Inauguration
    • United Stated
    • White House
    • Market Stories
    • Election Results
  • Tech
    • All
    • Apps
    • Gadget
    • Mobile
    • Startup

    The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild gameplay on the Nintendo Switch

    Shadow Tactics: Blades of the Shogun Review

    macOS Sierra review: Mac users get a modest update this year

    Hands on: Samsung Galaxy A5 2017 review

    The Last Guardian Playstation 4 Game review

    These Are the 5 Big Tech Stories to Watch in 2017

    Trending Tags

    • Nintendo Switch
    • CES 2017
    • Playstation 4 Pro
    • Mark Zuckerberg
  • Entertainment
    • All
    • Gaming
    • Movie
    • Music

    The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild gameplay on the Nintendo Switch

    macOS Sierra review: Mac users get a modest update this year

    Hands on: Samsung Galaxy A5 2017 review

    Heroes of the Storm Global Championship 2017 starts tomorrow, here’s what you need to know

    Harnessing the power of VR with Power Rangers and Snapdragon 835

    So you want to be a startup investor? Here are things you should know

  • Lifestyle
    • All
    • Travel

    Shooting More than 40 Years of New York’s Halloween Parade

    Why Millennials Need to Save Twice as Much as Boomers Did

    Doctors take inspiration from online dating to build organ transplant AI

    How couples can solve lighting disagreements for good

    Ducati launch: Lorenzo and Dovizioso’s Desmosedici

    Vinales will be as tough for Rossi as Lorenzo – Suzuki MotoGP boss

    Trending Tags

    • Golden Globes
    • Game of Thrones
    • MotoGP 2017
    • eSports
    • Fashion Week
  • Review

    The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild gameplay on the Nintendo Switch

    Shadow Tactics: Blades of the Shogun Review

    macOS Sierra review: Mac users get a modest update this year

    Hands on: Samsung Galaxy A5 2017 review

    The Last Guardian Playstation 4 Game review

    Intel Core i7-7700K ‘Kaby Lake’ review

No Result
View All Result
No Result
View All Result
Home Soccer gist

FROM PLAYING FOOTBALL IN VILLAGE SCHOOL TO BECOMING INDIA'S FIRST EVER TRACK GOLD MEDALIST; MEET HIMA DAS" INDIA'S TRACK AND FIELD QUEEN

admin by admin
July 16, 2018
in Soccer gist
0
0
SHARES
39
VIEWS
Share on FacebookShare on Twitter
">
">

In what can be termed as a groundbreaking achievement in Indian sport, an 18-year-old Hima Das, on July 12, created history by becoming first Indian to win a track gold on an international scale across both the genders and every age group. Competing in the 400-meter event at the World U20 Championships in Tampere, Finland, Das clocked 51.46 seconds, 0.61 seconds ahead of the second-placed Andrea Miklos of Romania.
Das had entered the competition as one of the favourites, having set a personal best of 51.13 seconds at the Inter-State Championships last month. Hima had a ponderous start, to say the least. But by the final 80m, the 18-year-old brisked like a windstorm and cruised past three of her opponents to become the only Indian woman to win a gold medal in a World Championship. The likes of Seema Punia
(2002) and Navjeet Kaur Dhillon (2014) had earlier managed a medal, but a gold had remained a distant dream for the duo.
Prior to Hima’s glory, even the likes of India’s greats, Milkha Singh and P.T Usha couldn’t bring home the glory.
Hima’s leap from absolutely nowhere has been a jaw-dropping one, to say the least. Born to Ronjit Das, who worked in rice fields, in Dhing village in Nagaon district, Assam, Hima is the youngest of five siblings. Picking up football as her primary sport during her school days, Hima seemed optimistic enough as to what she wants to achieve in her career. But before taking that giant leap, a little guidance saw Hima entering the world of athletics in 2016.
The youngster’s initial training method was sprinting in her father’s rice fields before competing in the 100-meter Junior State Championship in Guwahati. Only a bronze was achieved back then but that attainment gave her those golden steps for her golden career. A bronze might have left her a bit distressed, but little did she know she was being watched by Nabajit Malakar who would play a big role in her reaching to the summit.
“I first saw her at a junior state level athletics meet where she was competing in 100m. She was raw but had all the qualities to be a good runner. She was tomboyish and had a swagger about her and despite being a newcomer, she stood out among the others,” remembers Nabajit Malakar as per Firstpost.
Nabajit would go on share what he had witnessed with Nipon Das, one of her first coaches, and both teamed up to write a success story for a farmer’s youngest daughter. “I convinced Nipon to have a closer look at Hima. Luckily, he was convinced and took her under his wings,” remembers Malakar.
“There was no future for her if she stayed back in the village and our first task was to ensure she received proper training. We pooled money to rent a small house near the Sarusajai Stadium in Guwahati for the 16-year-old,” adds Malakar.
Nipon convinced Hima to move to Guwahati, some 140 kms away from her home, and this is where it all began. There Hima was accommodated in Sarusajai Sports Complex. The academy was majorly known for boxing and football, but Nipon convinced the officials to add Hima in the academy.
“There was no separate wing for athletics but the officials were open to Hima being part of the academy after seeing her performances. Assam is not known to produce runners,” he says.
Progressing through the state level championships, Hima began competing on the national circuit before representing the nation at the Asian Youth Championship and the World Youth Championship. A lack of medal in every competition, however, was a disappointing run, but her positive attitude towards every race was something to be very proud of.
“She may not have been the most technically sound runners but she was endowed with tremendous willpower,” quoted Nipon.
Only a year later after taking up racing, 2018 Commonwealth Games came calling, which technically was her first high-profile tournament. A disappointing sixth-place finish was docked, but little did she know that her 51.32 seconds timing was set as an Indian U-20 record. She overcame her own record and went on to clock 51.13 seconds at the National Inter-State Championships in Guwahati, winning the gold.

Related

">
ADVERTISEMENT
Previous Post

WATCH BEHIND THE SCENE OF BARCELONA NEW SIGNED PLAYER LEGDLET, MEDICAL, SIGNING AND PRESENTATION

Next Post

HOW POGBA'S CELEBRATED WORLD CUP VICTORY WITH HIS MOM AND BROTHERS

admin

admin

Next Post

HOW POGBA'S CELEBRATED WORLD CUP VICTORY WITH HIS MOM AND BROTHERS

Leave a Reply Cancel reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

Stay Connected test

  • 116 Followers
  • 61.9k Followers
  • 166k Subscribers
  • 23.6k Followers
  • 99 Subscribers
  • Trending
  • Comments
  • Latest
How to Crack Your Modem to a Universal Modem

How to Crack Your Modem to a Universal Modem

June 1, 2022
150 Ibibio/Efik Names You can Call Your Children With Their Meaning

150 Ibibio/Efik Names You can Call Your Children With Their Meaning

June 1, 2022

Top 4 Ghanaian Ladies that slays than Nigerian Slay Queen

March 11, 2020

31 Animals names in Ibibio and their meaning

August 16, 2019
How to Produce Perfume, Step by Step Process

How to Produce Perfume, Step by Step Process

8

WHY SHE CHOSE HIM OVER OTHERS

5
AI

Artificial Intelligence: Advantage and Disadvange on Human Employability

4

WHO YOU MARRY IS VERY IMPORTANT

4
Nigeria’s Weightlifter Olarinoye Wins Gold Medal at 2022 Commonwealth Games

Nigeria’s Weightlifter Olarinoye Wins Gold Medal at 2022 Commonwealth Games

July 31, 2022
A Senator’s Noiseful YPP And His Eerie Ambition

A Senator’s Noiseful YPP And His Eerie Ambition

July 25, 2022
Rotary Club of Uyo Capital City Set to Install Her 2nd President, July 30

Rotary Club of Uyo Capital City Set to Install Her 2nd President, July 30

July 23, 2022
Court Sentenced Man to Death for Chopping off Girlfriend’s Neck with Drilling Machine

Court Sentenced Man to Death for Chopping off Girlfriend’s Neck with Drilling Machine

July 21, 2022

Recent News

Nigeria’s Weightlifter Olarinoye Wins Gold Medal at 2022 Commonwealth Games

Nigeria’s Weightlifter Olarinoye Wins Gold Medal at 2022 Commonwealth Games

July 31, 2022
A Senator’s Noiseful YPP And His Eerie Ambition

A Senator’s Noiseful YPP And His Eerie Ambition

July 25, 2022
Rotary Club of Uyo Capital City Set to Install Her 2nd President, July 30

Rotary Club of Uyo Capital City Set to Install Her 2nd President, July 30

July 23, 2022
Court Sentenced Man to Death for Chopping off Girlfriend’s Neck with Drilling Machine

Court Sentenced Man to Death for Chopping off Girlfriend’s Neck with Drilling Machine

July 21, 2022
">
  • About
  • Privacy & Policy
You have News for us contact our News Room ndifrerkejacob27@gmail.com

© 2022 factsreporter - All factsreporter.

No Result
View All Result

© 2022 factsreporter - All factsreporter.