Star Indian sprinters Hima Das and Mohammad Anas clinched gold medals each in women’s and men’s 300m races respectively in the Czech Republic at the Athleticky Mitink Reiter event.
This was Hima’s sixth gold in the European races ever since July 2 even though most of the fields were mediocre. Hima won her last yellow metal last month on July 20 after she clinched bested the 400m event in another Czech Republic event- Nove Mesto.
“Finished on the top in 300 m in the Athleticky Mitink Reiter 2019 today in the Czech Republic,” She tweeted after championing the race.
Finished on the top in 300 m in the Athleticky Mitink Reiter 2019 today in Czech Republic pic.twitter.com/yY0yO5xTfb
— Hima MON JAI (@HimaDas8) August 17, 2019
On the other hand, M Anas bagged the men’s 300m race with a timing of 32.41 seconds.
“Glad to have won the Gold in men’s 300m at the Athleticky Mitink Reiter 2019 in Czech Republic in a timing of 32.41 secs,” the racer tweeted.
Anas, who is a National record holder, has qualified for the 400m event of the World Championships which will be held in Doha later in September-October. Hima, however, is yet to achieve it.
-- Advertisement --In the meantime, the Athletics Federation of India will be organising the Indian Grand Prix-VI in Delhi starting from September 5 to provide its track and field athletes with a final opportunity to qualify for the World Championships.
Male athletes have the chance of competing in the 400m hurdles, pole vault, long jump, javelin throw pole vault, shot put, triple jump, and 4x400m relay. The women will get an opportunity to compete in the long jump 100m, 200m, and 400m events.
Twitter Reactions
Here is how Twitter reacted on Hima and Anas’ incredible record
Congratulations to @HimaDas8 and #MohammadAnas on winning gold at the Athleticky Mitink Reiter tournament in Czech Republic.. Both of you make us so proud ??
— Arjun Kapoor (@arjunk26) August 18, 2019
India sprinted towards the gold at Athleticky Mitink Reiter event in Czech Republic. Congratulations @HimaDas8 and #MohammadAnas on the victory.
— Anushka Sharma (@AnushkaSharma) August 18, 2019
So proud of the golden girl @HimaDas8 and #MohammadAnas, on clinching gold at the Athleticky Mitink Reiter event in Czech Republic!! Keep shinning???
— Manushi Chhillar (@ManushiChhillar) August 18, 2019
Congratulations @himadas8 and #MohammadAnas on the victory at the Athleticky Mitink Reiter event in Czech Republic. You guys are making us proud.❤️
— Parineeti Chopra (@ParineetiChopra) August 19, 2019
Thank you @TahirRajBhasin https://t.co/xQDYVVtp82
— Hima MON JAI (@HimaDas8) August 19, 2019
Congratulations @HimaDas8 Hima Das Hima Das and Mohammad Anas on winning a gold each in 300m races at the Athleticky Mitink Reiter event in Czech Republic. Feeling Happy that this was Hima's sixth gold in 2019 in European races since last month.
— Dhirendra Ojha (@DhirendraOjha) August 18, 2019
Indian sports continues its golden run as our ace sprinters @HimaDas8 & Mohammad Anas win a gold medal each in 300 meter races in Czech Republic.
Congratulations.
We are proud of you. pic.twitter.com/s86gIpQaQI
— Hardeep Singh Puri (@HardeepSPuri) August 19, 2019
Congratulations to our star athletes @HimaDas8 & Mohammad Anas. You’re the pride of our country & an inspiration for the world. Keep up the great work. ?? https://t.co/2mwa0pC9LV
— Baijayant Jay Panda (@PandaJay) August 18, 2019
Thank you @RahulDevRising sir https://t.co/zikWlxIPIu
— Hima MON JAI (@HimaDas8) August 19, 2019
You shine @HimaDas8 ! Congratulations to u & #MohammadAnas for your golds at the Athleticky Mitink Reiter tournament in Czech Republic..
You make Indians ?? proud!— Rahul Dev Official (@RahulDevRising) August 18, 2019
Congratulations @HimaDas8 & #MohammadAnas another gold feather in your cap.?
Here’s to your excellence and the pride you bring to India.— Tahir Raj Bhasin (@TahirRajBhasin) August 19, 2019
