Assam govt makes Asian Games medalist Hima Das as Sports Ambassador of state

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.