Dutee Chand

Dutee Chand has been a trailblazer for Indian athletics, becoming a two-time Olympian and national record holder in the 100m, while also openly advocating for LGBTQ+ rights. After becoming a national champion in the under-18 100m event in 2012, Dutee Chand went on to represent India at the 2013 Asian Athletics Championships and the World Youth Championships, earning a bronze medal in the Women’s 200m at the Asian Athletics Championships the same year. Chand also secured National Champion titles in both the 100m and 200m events in 2013. In 2014, she continued her ascent, winning two gold medals at the Asian Junior Athletics Championships in Taipei in the 200m and 4x400m relays.

In 2023, Chand faced a challenging period after it was announced she had tested positive for prohibited substances. Looking ahead, Chand has indicated plans to retire from professional athletics after the Paris 2024 Olympics, citing her age and decreasing speed, marking the culmination of a groundbreaking career in Indian track and field.