All Assam Students Union (AASU) organised a felicitation ceremony at Latasil Playground today afternoon to felicitate the 'Dhing Express'. She was felicitated by AASU and many other organizations at the event.
Felicitating Hima, Chief Advisor of AASU Dr Samujjal Bhattacharya said, "AASU not only protests on roads about various issues, they also produce sports persons, and Hima is a prime example of that".
General Secretary of AASU Lurinjyoti Gogoi said, "The way Hima wants to achieve heights, we too want to see her achieving heights".
Hima's parents were also felicitated at the event. Elated Hima sang her favourite song "manuhe manuhor babe" and "mon jai" that enthralled everyone. On the other hand Hayat hospital announced free treatment for Hima and her family when needed.
Hima brought laurels to India and Assam by becoming the first Indian to win a gold medal at the IAAF U-20 World Championships in Finland this year and winning two silvers and a gold at Asian games 2018.
Earlier, Hima was felicitated by Assam Pradesh Congress Committee (APCC) today at the Assam Administrative Staff College in Guwahati.