On Thursday, 18-year-old Indian girl Hima Das creates a history by becoming the first Indian woman to win a gold at the IAAF World Under-20 Athletics Championships in Tampere, Finland. Like the all other Indians, Indian cricketers are feeling overwhelmed on her achievement.
On Thursday, Hima finished the first spot in the women’s 400m final race on the third day of competitions. She won the gold after clocking 51.46 seconds.
On her achievement, Indian former and present cricketers are feeling proud and send best wishes for her through their twitter account.
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Indian cricket team skipper Virat Kohli wrote, “What an incredible achievement for #HimaDas, the first Indian to win a Gold Medal in 400m Sprint at the World Under-20 Championship. The country is so proud of you!”
What an incredible achievement for #HimaDas, the first Indian to win a Gold Medal in 400m Sprint at the World Under-20 Championship. The country is so proud of you! 🇮🇳🇮🇳🇮🇳
— Virat Kohli (@imVkohli) July 13, 2018
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Indian limited-overs vice-captain Rohit Sharma wrote, “Incredible effort from Hima Das for winning gold medal for the country. No words can describe the feelings of this impeccable feat”
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
Indian attacking opener Shikhar Dhawan posted, “CONGRATULATIONS #HimaDas on winning us this historic Gold Medal. You have made the whole of India super proud. #IAAFWorldU20 #IAAFworlds”
CONGRATULATIONS #HimaDas on winning us this historic Gold Medal. You have made the whole of India super proud. #IAAFWorldU20 #IAAFworlds https://t.co/0RjAPXfUnJ
— Shikhar Dhawan (@SDhawan25) July 13, 2018
Indian Test cricketer Cheteshwar Pujara wrote, “Breaking every record and creating her own. Congratulations Hima Das for being the first Indian to clinch a track Gold at a World Championship. What a proud moment for the country #IAAFWorldU20”
Breaking every record and creating her own. Congratulations Hima Das for being the first Indian to clinch a track Gold at a World Championship. What a proud moment for the country #IAAFWorldU20
— cheteshwar pujara (@cheteshwar1) July 13, 2018
Indian cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar posted, “Your 51.46 sec dash and years of hard work has paid off, #HimaDas. Many congratulations on winning Gold at the World U20 athletics championship. This is just the beginning of a new era. Many more to come. Keep up the hard work! #GoldenGirl #DreamsComeTrue”
Your 51.46 sec dash and years of hard work has paid off, #HimaDas. Many congratulations on winning Gold at the World U20 athletics championship. This is just the beginning of a new era. Many more to come. Keep up the hard work! #GoldenGirl #DreamsComeTrue pic.twitter.com/tL6tqq2hKI
— Sachin Tendulkar (@sachin_rt) July 13, 2018
Former Indian attacking opener Virender Sehwag wrote, “Wow! So proud of you Hima Das. Incredible, historic achievement on becoming the first Indian track athlete to win a medal at any global event winning Gold at women’s 400m World U-20 Championships clocking a time of 51.47 seconds. Thank you for the happiness.”
Wow! So proud of you Hima Das. Incredible, historic achievement on becoming the first Indian track athlete to win a medal at any global event winning Gold at women's 400m World U-20 Championships clocking a time of 51.47 seconds. Thank you for the happiness. pic.twitter.com/Cs5wY8sDuM
— Virender Sehwag (@virendersehwag) July 12, 2018
Another Indian opener and Sehwag’s long-time opening partner Gautam Gambhir posted, “#HimaDas has not given us a medal but given us a hope. She has not only blazed the track with her footprints but national conscience as well @Ra_THORe @iaaforg”
#HimaDas has not given us a medal but given us a hope. She has not only blazed the track with her footprints but national conscience as well @Ra_THORe @iaaforg
— Gautam Gambhir (@GautamGambhir) July 13, 2018
Former Indian Test specialist VVS Laxman wrote, “Speed, grit and determination. Congratulations #HimaDas on the spectacular gold medal win. A landmark day for Indian athletics.”
Speed, grit and determination. Congratulations #HimaDas on the spectacular gold medal win. A landmark day for Indian athletics. pic.twitter.com/P8Yon3yxKI
— VVS Laxman (@VVSLaxman281) July 13, 2018
Mohammad Kaif, who just has taken his retirement from the competitive cricket, has also sent a message for Hima.
Kaif wrote, “Champion ! Many congratulations Hima Das for creating history winning Gold medal in 400m of World U20 Championships, clocking 51.47s. 1st Indian athlete to win Gold in track event of U-20 World Championships.”
Champion ! Many congratulations Hima Das for creating history winning Gold medal in 400m of World U20 Championships, clocking 51.47s. 1st Indian athlete to win Gold in track event of U-20 World Championships. pic.twitter.com/htnmYsZBBj
— Mohammad Kaif (@MohammadKaif) July 12, 2018
