Assam’s sprint queen Hima Das is waiting to tickle her taste buds with masor tenga (sour fish curry) and is yearning for “home-cooked food”.
A report appearing in the Nagaon district on Tuesday for the first time since June to spend time with her family and friends – and eat home-cooked food.
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The report further quoted Hima as saying, “It has been a while since I left home. It has been practice, practice and practice and participation in high-voltage competitions. I need a break to recharge my batteries, meet friends and family and enjoy home-cooked food like maas tenga (sour fish curry). I also want to thank everyone for their wishes and blessings. In fact, I am indebted to the people of Assam and all my well-wishers,” she said during a media interaction at Sarusajai sports complex here on Saturday.
‘Track Queen’ Hima reached Guwahati on Friday to a rousing welcome for her medal-winning feats in the world under-20 championships at Tampere in Finland and the Asian Games in Jakarta.
Hima said she had signed a two-year contract with IOS, a sports management firm, for endorsements. “If I had not come out from my village, nothing like this would have happened. Even in Jakarta, I was inspired by the people who tied gamochas around their heads and cheered ‘Run Hima Run’. My group Mon Jai has played a big role in my success,” the ‘Golden Girl’ said. Hima “ires” Sachin Tendulkar and Lionel Messi.
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