Indian sprinter Hima Das made a stunning return to the track by winning gold at 61st National interstate Athletics Championship held at Chennai, Tamil Nadu.
Hima defeated Dutee Chand in the final as she clocked 11.43 seconds while Chand finished second at 11.44 seconds.
Following the win, Hima took to her twitter to expressed her joy over returning to the track after injury. She wrote, “Happy to make a comeback after an injury and hardwork of nearly 2 years. Looking forward to give my best in the circuit in the upcoming events. Thank you everyone for your love and blessings. #comeback,”
Happy to make a comeback after an injury and hardwork of nearly 2 years. Looking forward to give my best in the circuit in the upcoming events. Thank you everyone for your love and blessings. #comeback pic.twitter.com/wsvFajN9zW
— Hima (mon jai) (@HimaDas8) June 11, 2022
Athletics Federation of India also lauded Das for the gold medal. “Champion RETURNS. @HimaDas8 won Gold Medal with the performance of 11.43 seconds in Women 100 meters in 61st National Interstate Athletics Championships in Chennai, TN. @Adille1 @Media_SAI,”
Champion RETURNS. @HimaDas8 won Gold Medal with the performance of 11.43 seconds in Women 100 meters in 61st National Interstate Athletics Championships in Chennai, TN. @Adille1 @Media_SAI pic.twitter.com/Uk11Yb8os2
— Athletics Federation of India (@afiindia) June 11, 2022
