GUWHATI, AUG 11: Leading Indian athlete & sprinter from Assam, Arjuna Hima Das, says that the women’s sprint team has kept their focus sharp as they train to become the best in the world in the 200 meters sprint by Asian Games.
The athlete was interacting with the media persons at a press meet organised by the Assam Athletics Associations (AAA) at Guwahati today, after the athlete returned from the recent Commonwealth Games at Birmingham with an impressive performance in the women’s 200 meters event. The meet was also addressed by Lakhya Konwar, President, Assam Athletics Association (AAA).
Speaking about her experience at the Commonwealth Games, 2022, Hima Das said, “Although I could not bring home a medal, but as an athlete, I am happy with my performance at the event. It was my first big international tournament after my injury. As I fought hard to come out of my injury, it gave me immense mental strength to perform at the highest level of athletics against athletes from powerhouse countries like Jamaica. I always run for my time but this time – when I missed the finals by a whisker – I now value & respect time even more.”
Speaking about the support for the star athlete, Lakhya Konwar, President, Assam Athletics Association (AAA), said, “We are happy and proud that Hima Das – the pride of Assam – fought her way out of a grievous injury and gave a scintillating performance at CWG, Birmingham. It was unfortunate that she couldn’t qualify for finals as she missed it by a whisker. What has been inspiring for everyone is the hard fight she has displayed at this tournament as she mature as a better & finer athlete. We remain committed to support in every possible way so that Hima remains focussed for all her forthcoming tournaments, including the Asian Games. We extend our best wishes to Hima.”
When asked about her future prospect, the Dhing Express, Hima Das said, “We are training hard for the Asian Games. The experience from Birmingham will play a crucial role in my final preparation before the gala event. While I am confident of a better performance in the future, I approach all competitions – from district athletic meets to World Championships – with complete dedication & with a laser sharp focus on deliverance. I play to win. The time I spent while nursing my injury helped me gather the much required focus. I know that patience is critical for success. The lessons learnt while competing with some of the top athletes of the world at the CWG has helped me evolve as a better athlete.”