The pressure has increased; I have to practise more and keep performing better. Hima Das More Quotes by Hima Das More Quotes From Hima Das I don't show tension and nervousness, but I know how fast my heartbeat races before a race. Hima Das fastknowtensionrace I am not running after gold medals; I am running after time. And once I get that, gold medals will run after me. Hima Das i-ammegoldtime I don't think about medals. I just think of bettering my own time. Hima Das ownthinkmy-owntime I was naughty but never demanding. I never asked my parents for shoes or tracksuits. I was happy with what I had. Hima Das parentsnaughtyshoeshappy My biggest support and backbone have been my friends. Hima Das beenbackbonefriendssupport I am hurt that some people criticise very harshly without even realising the hardships which we go through. Hima Das some-peoplei-amhurtpeople I live in a joint family with 17 members under one roof. My father is an MA, but he didn't get a job, because all his certificates got destroyed when our house caught fire. So my father took up farming - fish farming and vegetable farming. Hima Das jobfamilyfirefather I am fortunate to be on board with one of India's top sports management group. Hima Das i-amgroupmanagementsports We are human beings, at the end of the day. Success and failure are a part and parcel of our life. Hima Das dayfailuresuccesslife I'm not comparing it with cricketers who get huge money. But getting some financial benefits do motivate players, especially athletes. I appreciate this move by the state government. A state like Haryana has been producing more and more players because of such motivations. Hima Das likeappreciategovernmentmoney I used to run barefoot in my village some time back. Now, I have a branded shoe with my name on it. Hima Das namebackvillagetime If you want to achieve something great, you have to work hard for it. It is as simple as that. Hima Das greatyousimplework Forget the past, and ask me what's next. Hima Das menextforgetpast Everybody has difficulties in life. But if you have to win something for the country, you have to struggle. Hima Das winyoustrugglelife My father was a footballer, and he has inspired me. Hima Das mefootballerinspiredfather My only aim is to clock a time that everyone remembers. Hima Das everyoneaimclocktime It is a great feeling that I am the first Indian to win a gold medal in track event in world juniors. Hima Das i-amgreatwinworld The ultimate dream of an athlete is to compete in the Olympics. For us athletes, that is the zenith. There is nothing beyond that. Hima Das beyondusnothingdream I want for every child - regardless of their background, gender, caste, etc. - to be able to access schools that are safe and supportive so that they can learn and thrive. Hima Das castechildgenderwant My role model was Sachin Tendulkar as a kid. I feel very proud that I have been able to follow his footsteps and become a UNICEF ambassador like him. Hima Das followfeellikeproud
