New Delhi: Accolades flowed in the social media once news of Hima Das’ gold-winning feat came. The President of India, other top ministers, actors and celebrities took to the social media to laud her feat. Here’s what they had to say.
Ram Nath Kovind: Congratulations to our sensational sprint star Hima Das for winning the 400m gold in the World Under-20 (in Finland)… A very proud moment for Assam and India, Hima: now the Olympic podium beckons.
Narendra Modi: This accomplishment will certainly inspire young athletes in the coming years.
Amitabh Bachchan: Congratulations. Hima Das, the first Indian women to win a gold in world athletic track event ever! India is proud of you. You have given us reason to hold up our heads high! Jai Hind!
Shatrugan Sinha: Yet another brilliant performance from India’s daughter… Kudos to India’s Hima Das who made history by becoming our first track athlete to become a World Champion
Dia Mirza: Proud proud proud! What an incredible day Hima Das. India.
Akshay Kumar: Historic! Congratulations Hima Das for winning India’s first gold at a global track event in Under – 20 World Athletics. Nicely done.
Arjun Rampal: Congratulations Hima Das for this stupendous feat. The toughest race 400 metres. The first Indian athlete to win a title in any track event. Huge day for Indian athletics.
Farhan Akhtar: Congratulations Hima Das. 400 metre winner in world Under-20 championships. Proud moment. It is amazing that it coincides with the five-year anniversary of ‘Bhaag Milkha Bhaag’ and Milkhaji’s biggest dream was to witness an Indian athlete win gold in track and field.