Hima Das Quotes

Hima Das

Profession : Athlete

Birth : January 9, 2000

Everybody has difficulties in life. But if you have to win something for the country, you have to struggle.

Hima Das

I don't care how my past was or what I had to go through.

Hima Das

It is a great feeling that I am the first Indian to win a gold medal in track event in world juniors.

Hima Das

I wanted to play football and wear the Indian jersey, but there was no women's football team.

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I am not running after gold medals; I am running after time. And once I get that, gold medals will run after me.

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That's probably the only thing I am afraid of: time.

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People have now started recognizing me as well as my family.

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There are people who want photographs and autographs when they meet me.

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If you want to achieve something great, you have to work hard for it. It is as simple as that.

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We usually have a fixed routine for our trainings. It is important that we are disciplined throughout because, being athletes, those little things impact our performances on the field.

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The sport is my first priority because it has given me everything.

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When there's training, I will focus only on training.

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My focus is on training and championships. I will look at business after retirement... maybe 20 years later.

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When brands advertise with sports players, it inspires people to be part of and play sport.

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I am fortunate to be on board with one of India's top sports management group.

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I am not sure how fast I can run.

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Good athletes will be there at good competitions, but I don't think about them; I just think of bettering my own time.

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The first 300 m., I go slow and pick up speed at the bend. That's Hima's style.

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I didn't expect I will get the Arjuna at 18 years. I thought 19.

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If you ask me, everything... every event that takes place changes your life.

Hima Das