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Hima Das named in World C’ships team as relay runner

First Published: 10th September, 2019 21:03 IST

Sprinter Hima Das was on Monday named as 4x400m relay runner in India’s 25-member squad for the World Athletics Championships to be held in Doha from September 27. The team

Sprinter Hima Das was on Monday named as 4x400m relay runner in India’s 25-member squad for the World Athletics Championships to be held in Doha from September 27.

The team consists of 16 men and nine women, for the championship, which will take place in Doha, Qatar.

AFI President Adille J Sumariwalla said they have invested a lot in the 400m runners and they are prepared to deliver the best.

The championship, commencing on September 27, will conclude on October 6.

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