India's star sprinter Hima Das, who received the Arjuna Award on Tuesday, expressed surprise on being conferred the nation's second highest sporting award so early in her career. However, she insisted it will only act as a motivating factor to achieve more glory for the country.

Hima, 18, became the first Indian athlete to win a gold medal at an international track event when she topped the podium in the 400m final at the World U-20 Championships at Finland in July.