AMN / GUWAHATI
Assam government has made Asian Games medalist Hima Das as the Sports Ambassador of the state. Chief Minister Sarbanand Sonowal has handed over the letter to Hima at a function in Guwahati yesterday evening.
Addressing the event, Chief Minister Sarbanand Sonowal said, the Khelo India initiative has become a tremendous success. He also handed over a cheque of 1.6 crore rupees to Hima.
The Chief Minister announced to develop 500 village stadiums in the state.
Earlier in the day, the Assam government accorded reception to Hima with the State Honour at the airport where Chief Minister Sonowal was also present.
Hima won 3 medals in recently concluded Asian Games.
CM Shri @sarbanandsonwal felicitated 'Wonder Woman' @HimaDas8 at Srimanta Sankardev Kalakshetra for her stupendous performance in Tampere and Jakarta. The ace athlete was awarded with a certificate and cheque of INR 1.60 crores. pic.twitter.com/Hbl5jPLoLM
— Chief Minister Assam (@CMOfficeAssam) September 7, 2018