 "Dutee Chand (Photo: AFP/PTI)")
Odisha’s ace sprinter Dutee Chand, who describes herself as the “fastest woman of India”, has failed to qualify for the semi-finals of the women’s 100 metres event at the Tokyo Olympics. While her performance in the heats might be a let-down, it is important to mark another win.
Considered to be the first Indian athlete to openly acknowledge being in a same-sex relationship, Chand gets to represent her country along with 174 publicly out lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and non-binary athletes from all over the world. According to Outsports.com, a sports website dedicated to LGBTQ+ athletes, fans and allies, this is
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