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Kenya: Spare Our Talented Youth

By Citizen Team For Citizen Digital

In Summary

This week’s decision by the International Association of Athletics Federations (IAAF) in their Council meeting in Qatar regarding the 2020 Diamond League is not only outrageous but also punitive to Kenyan long-distance runners.

Sitting in Doha, which will host the 2019 World Athletics Championships, the council decided that the longest discipline…

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#IAAFWorlds Hima Das Created History At IAAF World U20 Championships Hima Das - the first Indian athlete to win gold in a world championship across all age groups.

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IAAF World U20 Championships Tampere 2018

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Hima Das: the Story of India’s Golden Girl

Hima Das, otherwise called the "Dhing Express", is an Indian run sprinter from Assam. The 19-year-old holds the present Indian national record in 400 meters with planning of 50.79 seconds that she timed at the 2018 Jakarta Asian Games, Indonesia. Das is likewise the primary Indian competitor to ever win a gold medal in a track occasion at the IAAF World U20 Championships.

Hima Das Early Life

Hima Das was conceived in a poor family close Kandhulimari town in Assam's Nagaon area on 9 January. Her folks, Ronjit and Jonali Das have a place with the indigenous Kaibarta people group. Them two do cultivating to help the family.

She did her place of graduation at the Dhing Public High School. There Das was keen on playing football, a game she would play with the young men. Despite the fact that she wished to keep playing football, Hima was encouraged to change her inclination to dashing.

It was Shamshul Sheik, an instructor at the Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya, who gave the most significant snippet of data to the youth subsequent to watching her mind boggling speed while playing football. What pursued is history.

Hima Das Early Success

Hima 's accomplishment is considerably increasingly astounding in the event that we think about that she began utilizing spikes just a few years back. The oldest of the six kin, Hima's better ability previously came than light at a between region meet in 2016.

Because of the inaccessibility of an expert running track, she needed to rehearse on a sloppy football field.

Be that as it may, regardless of the absence of preparing offices and hardware accessible, the strong sprinter scalped a bronze award in the state meet. Soon thereafter, she arrived at the 100m last at the lesser nationals.

In the end, Das qualified for the ladies' 200m occasion at the Asian Youth Championships, Bangkok. She proceeded to complete seventh in the competition.

In any case, her season of 24.52 seconds was fortunately enough to meet all requirements for the World Youth Championships to be held in Nairobi. There, Das in the long run completed at the fifth spot with a general time of 24.31 seconds.

How Hima Das rose to progress

After the underlying improvement, Hima Das based on that accomplishment to contend well in the 2018 Commonwealth Games at Gold coast, Australia in April 2018.

She was contending in the 400 meters just as the 4×400 meters hand-off. In the previous, Das arrived at the last. In any case, she needed to do the trick herself with a 6th spot complete that arrived in a period of 51.32 seconds.

Her planning was simply 1.17 seconds more than Botswana's gold medalist Amantle Montsho. The 4×400 meters transfer was likewise baffling since the Indian group could just complete seventh in the last. They had a planning of 3 minutes and 33.61 seconds.

At that point On 12 July 2018, Das tasted her first-since forever win. Her lady achievement came in the 400m last at the World U-20 Championships 2018 held at Tampere in Finland. She had timed 51.46 seconds to arrive at the summit.

In addition, she had turned into the main Indian sprinter to ever win a gold award at a global track occasion. In the match, her run was more slow in the main half. Be that as it may, she auspicious quickened in the last 100-meter extend. Das won the challenge in sensational style, surpassing upwards of three contenders to get the top distinctions.

Hima Das at Asian Games

The 2018 Asian Games was a comparative story. Das qualified for the 400m last, checking 51.00 in warmth 1 and setting another Indian national record. On 26 August 2018, she bettered the national record to 50.79 seconds in the 400m last.

All the more significantly, she won the silver award. After four days, Das, in relationship with M. R. Poovamma, Sarita Gayakwad and V. K. Vismaya scripted history. The group of four won the ladies' 4 × 400 meters transfer by timing a mind blowing time of 3:28.72.

This was a fitting remuneration for Hima, who had neglected to meet all requirements for the last of the 200 meters race prior around the same time. It was a bogus begin in the elimination round that had let her down in those days.

Hima likewise won a silver award in the 4×400 m blended transfer to finish a record-breaking pull at the mainland event.

It was the first occasion when that such a blended occasion was held at the Asian Games.

Deal With Adidas

When she returned back home in September, a shock was sitting tight for her. As though a reward for her enormous achievement in Jakarta, sportswear organization Adidas India marked Hima Das for an underwriting bargain. The

organization, in an announcement, said that the competitor would be furnished with the best items that Adidas brings to the table for Das' hustling and athletic needs. Besides, she was given a specially crafted shoe.

Further Accolades

Matured just 18, Hima Das was consulted with the Arjuna Award by President, Shri Ram Nath Kovind in 2018 for brilliance in Athletics, in a sparkling service, at Rashtrapati Bhavan, New Delhi on September 25, 2018.

The Government of Assam further delegated her as the state's image diplomat for games.

Soon thereafter, UNICEF-India delegated the Asian Games gold-medalist sprinter as India's first since forever youth minister.

Moreover, the Indian government would give Hima Das 'start to finish' financing until the 2020 Tokyo Olympics.

Hima Das was conceived in a joint group of 17 in the Kandhulimari town close Dhing in Assam to Ranjit and Jonali Das. Her folks have a place with the indigenous Kaibarta people group. Them two do cultivate to help the family.

As Ranjit was a quick sprinter himself, he saw no motivation to deny Hima from seeking after the run. He saw "genuine enthusiasm" in Hima, as indicated by him. Be that as it may, it was Jonali who had certain reservations with her choice to run. This was common, considering Hima's calling expected her to head out to far away puts, all alone. Awards and achievements.

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Great pic repost from @theathleticsclub of @briana.nichole the latest Jamaican sprint sensation, World Under 20s 100 & 200m champion at just 16 years of age and bests of 11.13 and 22.50!!! 🏃🏾‍♀️🔥🔥🔥 Well worth following so please check her out and follow her progress in 2019 and beyond!⠀ .⠀ .⠀ .⠀ “F O C U S E D 👀 Briana Williams🇯🇲🔥❤💯 2018 IAAF World U20 Championships in Tampere, Finland⠀ ⠀ #athletics #trackandfield #trackandfieldlife #sprinting #speed #100m #200m #60m #beautiful #beauty #fast #instagood #followme #jamaica #instarun #teamjamaica #jamaican #sprinter #instamood #tracknation #champion #trackandfieldnation #caribbean #westindian #westindies #blackisbeautiful #reggae #runnerscommunity #athlete⠀ #jamaicanathlete”⠀ .⠀ Thanks for everyone's support and please sign up to our E-news (link in 👉 @influence_sm profile!) And please check out our 'athlete followers of the month' and what they have been up to - @nia_holmes @jonayjordan @thelma_fuentes @flingstones @mahmoud3zz @luisamrlsr @adi_israeli98 @malysh_a @brandonberry4 and @ionamagee96 - follow them all too! 👍🏻😊⠀ .⠀ Join us on our missionTokyo2020 to raise the profile of athletes worldwide following on from the Rio2016 olympic and paralympic games🎊🇺🇸🇬🇧🇫🇷🇩🇪🇮🇹🇪🇸🇷🇺🎉. Expand your influence with us! - Follow us on Twitter: (influence_sm) and Facebook: buff.ly/2MZ1mIp and we'll keep you informed on what's happening in the world of sport, sponsorship, endorsement and social media, with new posts every day https://www.instagram.com/p/BtuOhagIvL8/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=16s2o6y04tdcm

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AFI Issues Apology For 'Mocking' Hima Das' English

AFI Issues Apology For 'Mocking' Hima Das' English

The Athletics Federation of India (AFI) on Friday issued an apology for allegedly mocking Hima Das’ English skills on their official Twitter account. After Hima won her semi-final in the women’s 400 metre event at the IAAF World U20 Championships in Tampere, Finland, the AFI posted a video with a caption which pointed out Hima’s limited English speaking ability. “#HimaDas speaking to media after…

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Hima Das donates one month’s salary to Assam to fight COVID-19 pandemic

Hima Das joined a growing list of sports personalities, including shuttler P V Sindhu, wrestler Bajrang Punia, and BCCI President Sourav Ganguly, who have come forward to provide financial aid to fight the pandemic.

 Indian sprinter Hima Das has donated her one month’s salary to the Assam government to help the state combat the dreaded COVID-19 pandemic.

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Jamaica name Williams in Doha team despite positive dope test

Jamaica name Williams in Doha team despite positive dope test

FILE PHOTO: Athletics – 2018 IAAF World U20 Championships – women’s 100 meters – Tampere, Finland – July 12, 2018. Briana Williams of Jamaica crosses the finish line. Lehtikuva/Kalle Parkkinen via REUTERS

KINGSTON, Jamaica (Reuters) – Briana Williams was named in Jamaica’s team for the world athletics championships in Doha on Wednesday despite facing a hearing into a positive doping test.

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Briana's Tower of Strength

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Briana's Tower of Strength

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This past summer while Briana Williams was busy winning local, regional and international titles, there were people pushing her from behind.

Of course, there was her coach Ato Boldon, the Olympic medalist and highly respected broadcaster. More important was her mom, Sharon Simpson, who has been the rock on which Briana’s success was built.

Simpson migrated to the United States after high school in Jamaica. She met Briana’s father, the late Steven Williams, and together were living their version of the American dream. However, Williams died when Briana was just a little girl, leaving Sharon to shoulder the responsibility of raising her talented daughter.

On the evidence, Sharon has done well, but confesses that is yet to come to terms with her daughter’s rapid rise after a hugely successful season.

Briana is the fastest 15-year-old girl in history after running the 100m in 11.13 in March. She won the Austin Sealy Award at the Carifta Games after winning gold in the 100, 200m and the sprint relay. She also won the 100m at the Florida State High School Championships and at the Boost Boston Games. She capped the year off with the sprint double at the IAAF World Under-20 Championships in Tampere, Finland, and with it international fame.

“This is something that is very new to me, so I am learning as I go along. Ato did tell me that this was going to happen and our lives was going to change somewhat,” she said during her chat with GoodNewsJamaica.

“I’m very proud of Briana, she has worked very hard to be where she is now. Being her mother, I have to get used to people stopping her whenever we go out to congratulate and take pictures with her and so on. I am happy that she could do this for people of Jamaica. It’s also nice to see that children are now looking up to her and wanting to be like Briana.”

Guiding Briana towards success has not been easy for Sharon, who has worked tirelessly to allow her daughter the chance to be the best that she can be; at this point, the best U20 female sprinter in the world.

“The daily requirements from me are to make sure that she stays on top of her school work first. She knows this because this something I always tell her; no good grades, no track,” Sharon revealed. “I have sacrificed a lot to ensure that Briana is where she is right now. I may switch my work schedule around in order to pick her up from school to go to practice.

“I take her to therapy during the week, before meets and after meets; make sure she eats well and gets all the rests she needs to have. With that being said, I do everything around the house so she can get all the rest I just spoke about. All she has to do is eat, sleep and study. And basically that’s what she does.”

However, that is only the tip of the proverbial iceberg. There has been a lot of personal sacrifice as well.

“I am a dental hygienist, I see patients, and there are many times I have to re-arrange my schedule to be with her when she has to travel,” Sharon said.

“Throughout the years I have lost jobs because I refused miss out on her activities. I also have my mom, who is not well, and there are times I am not there for her and my mom has been so understanding because she also wants the best for Briana.”

Sharon paid tribute to her inner circle of people who support her in any way they can and which has helped to somewhat ease the burden she has been carrying since Briana began her quest for athletic success.

“Ato has been a tower of strength in all ways and I would not have been able to do it without him, plus there are few other people who have been there for us. They know who they are,” she said.

“Briana has few people in her circle that help to motivate her and make sure she stays grounded and focused. I tell her to stay away from anyone who has nothing positive to say. If she sees anyone or hears anything negative, block him or her or delete him or her. Don’t respond to anything negative. Remember, who has always been with you from the beginning.

“I pray a lot. I have a few people who I can count on one hand, who I talk to or can go to. Another way of coping is by working out when she is at practice, so it keeps me healthy and somewhat fit.”

With all the success that Briana has enjoyed these past few years, Sharon reveals that the work has gone into to helping her daughter achieve her goals has paid off.

“Briana leads a normal and regular life up until now. Before all this, Briana didn’t go out much. The only time she did go out was when she is on vacation in Jamaica. That was her time to unwind from school and track. Briana loves to sleep, go to the beach, [and] hangout with her cousins. She has very few friends which makes it easier for her,” Sharon revealed.

“With the help of God to keep me going, I pledge to be there for her and to see her through it. She is my one and only I love her and she knows it.”

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Hima Das - An Indian Bolt

Hima Das – An Indian Bolt

Hima das has won a Gold Medal in Women 4*400m race in just 51.46s at IAAF World U20 Athletics Championship 2018 in Tampere, Finland on Thursday, 12th July 2018.

Hima is the First Indian Athlete who won the Gold medal in Women 4*400m race Track event at IAAF World U20 Athletics Championship 2018 at the Ratina Stadium.

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‘We want to give more Himas to the world’

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‘We want to give more Himas to the world’

Hima Das of India celebrates her victory in the women’s 400 metres at the 2018 IAAF World U20 Championships in Tampere, Finland.

New Delhi: Till a few days back, the world hardly knew about this rice farmer’s daughter from Dhing who had her goals set for a big win.

Now, Hima Das can’t get over all the attention and appreciation she is receiving after becoming the world’s best Under-20 women’s 400 meters runner.

However, her coach Nipon Das feels that this is just a start for her on the road to glory and tips her to get a medal again in the Asian Games.

“She always had the zeal and dedication to achieve her dreams and make it happen. When I met her for the first time in January 2017, I knew she will touch the sky and will do something great for the country,” Das, the athletics coach with the Directorate of Sports and Youth Welfare, said in a telephonic conversation from Guwahati.

Coming from a little-known village in Assam’s hinterlands, Hima clinched top spot in the women’s 400m final race in the IAAF World Under-20 Athletics Championships in Tampere (Finland).

But before this big win, the 18-year-old had to spend days practising football in the mud-pits adjoining rice fields. This was the time Das met her.

He convinced her parents to shift her to Guwahati and got her admitted to the state academy that only served in boxing and football. He along with state coach Nabajit Malakar were so impressed with her talent that they took loans to send her to the World Youth Championships in Kenya the same year.

Talking about her love for running, Nipon said: She was always into 100 and 200-metres races and was doing great, but we thought she can do better in 400 metres as well. I started taking her trials for 400 metres and she performed really well. After that, her schedule for the 400-metre race started.

“I feel that Hima is very hard-working, dedicated and has strong psychological power. She learns by observing things. She has good relations with everybody. When she is on the ground, nothing can distract her except work,” Das told IANS.

He also said Hima preferred training with the boys to improve her running.

“That was a strategy. If a girl trains with a boy, her performance improves. She has a high confidence level and when she thinks of doing something, she ends up doing that,” he said.

Even Hima’s family has been very supportive, the coach said. “When I told her to shift to Gauwahati, the first thing she said was: ‘I have to consult my family’ and her family took no time to give her permission. For them, she was going to do something great for the country. She comes from a joint-family and every member is very supportive,” Das said.

“Now I am thinking of supporting her younger sister too. I have a plan to go to Assam and look out for talent who can do great in sports and can represent India. I will support candidates in every possible way. Even Hima has the same plan,” he added.

Das says that till a few days back, nobody knew who Hima Das was, but now her world has changed. “People are calling me to say that they will support Hima in whatever way possible. In the same way, we want to support other athletes and this is our objective. We saw one Hima conquering the world, we want to give more such Himas to the world,” he said.

Das is confident Hima will win big at the Asian Games too.

“I am sure she is going to win big at the Asian Games too. She is more confident than me. She keeps telling me ‘Sir I never run after medals, but against time’. When I will take less time to finish a race, I will automatically win’. She will definitely make India proud once again at Asian Games,” he said.

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Cyber Bullying: Looking much older? Ethiopian runner mocked for claiming she's 16-year-old

Social media users mocked Girmawit Gebrzihair, after images of her emerged online showing her participating in the 5,000m race at the World Under-20 Championships which are currently being held in Tampere, Finland.

A 16-year-old Ethiopian runner has been cruelly mocked by internet users who say she looks much older than her age

Social media users mocked Girmawit Gebrzihair, after images of her emerged online showing her participating in the 5,000m race at the World Under-20 Championships which are currently being held in Tampere, Finland.

READ MORE: Deputy Minister Pius Enam Hadzide reinstated

 The International Association of Athletics Federations (IAAF) say she was born in November 2001, but internet users are disputing it, although none of them has provided evidence to prove her birth date is false.

Spanish athlete Oscar Husillos even compared her with “a grandmother” mocking that Gebrzihair must have been supported by her grandchildren in the stands.

“Her children/grandchildren in the stands are watching her competing at the U20 World Cup,” wrote Husillos, a Spanish sprinter who specializes in the 200 and 400 meter events.

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Gebrzihair finished third place in the 5000m race, grabbing the bronze medal.

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Hima Das from Assam creates history at IAAF World U20 Championship

Hima Das from Assam creates history at IAAF World U20 Championship

Hima Das. Have you heard of this name earlier? Probably not. But after finishing first at the U20 Championship 2018 held at Tampere, she has become the well-known face. President Ramnath Kovind, PM Narendra Modi has congratulated her on her achievement. Praises for this girl are pouring from all across the country.

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Watch Hima Das Win India's First-Ever World-Level Track Gold Medal

Watch Hima Das Win India's First-Ever World-Level Track Gold Medal

India’s Hima Das created history by winning the gold medal in the women’s 400 metre event at the IAAF World U20 Championships in Tampere, Finland on Thursday. Hima registered a time of 51.46 seconds in the final at the Ratina Stadium to become the first Indian track athlete to win gold in a world championship across all age groups. This was, however, not her personal best as she had clocked 51.13…