Asian Games 2018: Hima Das again made India proud today

XtraTime Web Desk: India’s young sensation Hima Das has again written her name in the history books today as the world champion won a silver medal in the ongoing Asian Games at Jakarta where she became second in 400m race event. She finished her run in 50.79 seconds.




20-year old Hima Das had the hopes of the nation on her and she ran like a true champion.

During the qualification on day 7 last night, Hima shattered a 14-year-old national record when she took 51.00 seconds as she reached the final of 400m race during the ongoing Asian Games in Jakarta today.




The previous national record was set by Manjit Kaur (51.05s) in Chennai in 2004.




Hima ran with Bahrain’s Salwa Naser, who is favourite to win this event and won the Heat 1 with a new Games record.

In men’s 400m final, Muhammed Anas clocked 45.69 seconds to clinch the silver. The gold was won by Hassan Abdalelah of Qatar in 44.89 seconds.