Arjuna awardee Hima Das named state ambassador of Assam

Star athlete Hima Das, who was among the 20 sportspersons to be conferred the Arjuna Awards from President Ram Nath Kovind on Tuesday, has now been named as the brand ambassador of Assam.

Assam Chief Minister Sarbananda Sonowal made the announcement on Thursday.

The 18-year-old Hima was earlier named the sports ambassador of the state after her heroics in the U-20 World Championship in Finland.

"Chief Minister @sarbanandsonwal announced @HimaDas8 as the state ambassador of Assam. Proud moment," a sports promotion agency tweeted.

Hima created history by winning the gold medal in the women's 400 metre event at the IAAF World U20 Championships in Tampere, Finland in July.

Hima registered a time of 51.46 seconds in the final at the Ratina Stadium to become the first Indian track athlete to win gold in a world championship across all age groups.

In the 18th Asian Games, Hima Das claimed the silver medal in the women's 400 metres race after clocking a time of 50.79 seconds