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Dutee Chand Profile, Sports Career, Achievements, Medals, Awards
Dutee Chand Profile, Biography, Early Life, Education, Family Background, Career in Sports, Medals, Awards, Achievements
Dutee Chand is a professional sprinter and national champion. Dutee Chand is a current national champion in women's 100mtr's event.
Dutee Chand was born on 3rd February 1996 in Gopalpur, Odisha. Dutee Chand father’s name is Chakradhar Chand and Mother’s name is Akhuji Chand.
Dutee Chand clinched a Silver Medal each in the women's 100m and 200m in her first Asian Games. She crossed the finishing line of the 200m final in 23.20 seconds.
Dutee Chand was not allowed to participate in the 2014 edition while serving a ban under the theHyperandrogenism policy of the IAAF (international athletics federation). Under a revised rule of the IAAF, Dutee Chand was left outside of Hyperandrogenism policy which gave her liberty to continue her career.
Dutee Chand was given extensive support by former athlete Santhi Soundarajan who was a victim of similar case years ago.
Dutee Chand is the winner of several State, National and International Championships.
Dutee Chand is working as Ticket Collector in Central Railway Station in Mumbai since 2014.
Dutee Chand became a National level champion in the under-18 category after in 100 meters event. Dutee Chand makes a record of 100 meters in 11.8 seconds.
The Odisha Government has announced a cash award of 1.5 Crore for Dutee Chand.
