Couldn't train properly for a while after coming out of closet: Dutee

India's fastest woman Dutee Chand said Friday that she could not train properly for a while after revealing to the world that she is in a same-sex relationship.

But things have now settled down now after the initial turmoil, said the top sprinter who is among the few athletes in the world to openly admit to this type of relationship.

"My training was disturbed a lot initially. I've already told everyone how much stress my sister gave me. I couldn't train properly at least for 10-15 days after that. But now, I'm starting to forget everything and getting back to my training," said Dutee who won two silver medals at the 2018 Asian Games.

"I've received a lot of support from public and it has made me feel comfortable," she told reporters after the launch of 'Skechers GoRun 7'.

Asked if she had expected a positive reaction from the public, she said, "I didn't expect anything."
Dutee also said that "the more the people speak bad" about her "the more she focuses on her training."
Quizzed whether athletes will be inspired by her decision, Dutee said, "I had suffered for the problems in 2014, but I felt good after coming back. Not just me, athletes around the world who were being stopped from competing are now being given a chance. So that's good."
"Had planned to go to Florida but government didn't provide the fund. That's why I didn't go. I plan to go next year and now I am training in Hyderabad."