Dark past has been put behind by Dutee. The India’s only second female sprinter to qualify for 100m in Olympics, Dutee Chand now wants to win a medal at Rio for many innocent poor athletes who face similar discrimination in their lives.
Dutee will be only the second Indian woman sprinter to participate in the Olympics after PT Usha, who competed in the 100m and 200m at the 1980 Moscow Games.
“I’m no more afraid of challenges in life. The bigger the competition, the better is my timing,” said Dutee, who was banned two years back for having excess levels of male hormone testosterone.
“Everyone has ups and downs in life. For me, the past was full of darkness. I don’t want to look back again. It’s about doing well in Rio.
“I have not set timing for me. No athlete can predict the timing but I’ve confidence to do well and who knows where I will stand,” she added.
“I’ve not committed any wrongdoing in my life. And a good show in Rio will be a victory not only for me but scores of other innocent poor athletes who don’t have money and support to fight for themselves,” reported Dutee.
Now a clearance is being looked forward to get for her personal coach Nagapuri Ramesh so that he can go with her to Rio.
“It will be a big relief if he goes. From logistical problems to giving tips on the track he helps me in every way,” she said.
A selfie moment is awaited by her with her Jamaican idol and has the same five-feet frame as that of double Olympic champion Shelly-Anne Fraser-Pryce.
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