Commonwealth Games 2022: Hima Das shared her bitter experience about Covid-19 and Commonwealth Games 2022 medal dreams

The next PT Usha, Hima Das shared her experience after recovering from Covid-19. She thought she might not survived. Besides, she had to face multiple fronts injuries for couple of years. As a result, she missed the chance to participate in the last edition of Tokyo Olympics. However she is now preparing for the Commonwealth Games 2022 and is all set to win a gold medal.

Hima Das became famous only at the age of 18 after winning a medal at the U-20 World Championship in 2018. She is the first Indian athlete to win a gold medal at this stage. The National record holder has won three medals at the 2018 Asian Games in Jakarta. Those are- gold in the women's 4x400m relay and the mixed 4x400m relay and an individual silver in the women's 400m event. She joined as a Deputy Superintendent of Police in Assam Police under the state's Integrated Sport Policy.

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But the dreams began to fall because of the Covid and the injuries. She took months to recover and return to her normal life on and off the track.

The 22-year old is now looking for the Commonwealth Games glory on the tracks of Birmingham, as part of India's 400x100m women's relay team at the 2022 CWG. After a few training camps, including one in Turkey, she is much confident now about her fitness.

She had a special chat with Times of India about her possible future, health recoveries and CWG dreams.

"I am training really hard. Training is currently in full swing. I was in Chennai. I had to wait there for some time because of the visa process ( for Birmingham). We all have gathered here in Trivandrum. We are preparing for the baton relay. I am sure you will see a good performance from us in the Commonwealth Games. Our team is a strong one. After a long time we have got a strong team. Everyone is pumped up and raring to go." Hima said to the TOI.

"I thought I would die. I was adamant though that I have to recover. The infection shattered me mentally and physically. Around 2 am one morning, I almost gave up and I thought I would die."

After recovering from Covid-19 Hima share her bitter experience.

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The 'Dhing Express' is now aiming for gold at the Commonwealth games 2022.

"Yes. You can expect that. Please pray for us. I am sure we will return with a medal."