GUWAHATI: U-20 world champion sprinter Hima Das on Thursday signed a multi-million, 2-year deal with sports management firm Infinity Optimal Solutions (IOS).
The company did not specify the exact monetary details of the deal.
Hima, who scripted history by winning a Gold medal in the women’s 400-metre event at the IAAF World U-20 Championships recently, joins the likes of boxing stars MC Mary Kom and Vijender Singh, rising paddler Manika Batra and world champion weightlifter Mirabai Chanu in signing up with IOS.
Hima had clocked 51.46 seconds in the finals to become the first Indian athlete to win a world championship Gold across all age groups.
“I am fortunate to be on board with one of India’s top sports management group. I was looking for a professional sports management group to manage my commercial interests, as I only want to focus on my training and championships. IOS is managing most of India’s top sportspersons and I look forward to a great partnership with them,” Hima was quoted as saying in a release.
Welcoming Hima to IOS, the company’s MD and CEO Neerav Tomar stated: “I am delighted about our latest signing. Hima has tremendous potential and we, as her team behind her, would work towards building her image and looking after her commercial interests.”
