This is the real heartbreak… A girl who once couldn’t even afford a pair of shoes has today brought home gold for India. Growing up in a poor farming family in Dhing, Assam, Hima Das ran barefoot across muddy fields, sometimes scribbling “Adidas” on her handmade shoes because real ones were out of reach. But even when life offered her nothing, she held on to her dream with everything she had.
Her unstoppable spirit made history in 2018 when she became the first Indian woman to win a gold medal in a track event at the IAAF World U-20 Championships. She soon dazzled the world again at the Asian Games, winning multiple medals — including a stunning 400m finish in 50.79 seconds, a moment that etched her name among India’s greatest athletes.
From struggling for basic sports gear to being celebrated as the “Dhing Express,” Hima’s story is one of sheer perseverance, courage, and unbreakable will. Today, she stands tall as one of India’s most inspiring young stars, proving that poverty can slow you down but it can never stop a determined heart. 👟✨
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