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Delhi, India
Hima Das, on Thursday, scripted history by becoming the first Indian woman to win a gold at the IAAF World Under-20 Athletics Championships.
Das clinched the top spot in the women's 400m final race held in Tampere, Finland.
The 18-year-old athlete pulled off an impressive run, winning the race in record 51.46s. Das's glorious win at the championship is being celebrated by people from all over with political leaders, sportsmen, eminent personalities and celebrities congratulating the young athlete for her magnificent feat.
.@Adille1 -History Created.First ever Gold Medal at World Athletics Championships.Very proud of Hima,her Coaches Galina & Basant. Thank U Hon Minister @Ra_THORe ,SAI & Govt of India for ur support to AFI and belief. One of the proudest moments of my life. @NeelamKapur @Onkarkedia pic.twitter.com/N7shWdENUO
— Athletics Federation of India (@afiindia) July 12, 2018
"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," Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulated Das.
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
Congress chief Rahul Gandhi stated that it was "India’s first ever Gold in a track event at a world championship. I salute her achievement and congratulate her on her historic win."
In the video below, you will see what makes Hima Das, Gold medalist at the world under-20 Athletics Championship, in Finland, so special!
This is India’s first ever Gold in a track event at a world championship.
I salute her achievement & congratulate her on her historic win. pic.twitter.com/N4q62mVecM
— Rahul Gandhi (@RahulGandhi) July 13, 2018
"In the video below, you will see what makes Hima Das, Gold medalist at the world under-20 Athletics Championship, in Finland, so special!" Gandhi tweeted out.
Hima Das the nation is so proud of you. My congratulations to you for your Under20 win in Finland. Your historic achievement of winning India's first ever track athletics world title will inspire girls to believe that nothing is impossible
— Mamata Banerjee (@MamataOfficial) July 13, 2018
"Congratulations to Hima Das on scripting history by winning a Gold at U-20 World Championship. It is the first-ever gold medal for India at any track event in a global competition. She has made the country proud. It is a special & glorious moment in India’s sporting history," Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh noted on Twitter.
Congratulations to Hima Das on scripting history by winning a Gold at U-20 World Championship. It is the first ever gold medal for India at any track event in a global competition. She has made the country proud. It is a special & glorious moment in India’s sporting history.
— Rajnath Singh (@rajnathsingh) July 13, 2018
Sports personalities like Sunil Chhetri, Rohit Sharma, among others also lauded Das's achievement.
Incredible effort from Hima Das for winning gold medal for the country. No words can describe the feelings of this impeccable feat?
— Rohit Sharma (@ImRo45) July 13, 2018
The biggest positive to come out of what Hima Das has achieved isn't the medal, it's the hope that India can. Take a bow, champion!
— Sunil Chhetri (@chetrisunil11) July 13, 2018