Napoli: Sprinter Dutee Chand won the 100m gold medal on Tuesday (local time) in the ongoing World University Games in Napoli. No other Indian had qualified for the 100-metre final in the history of the University Games before Dutee.
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Chand won the gold medal in just 11.32 seconds. She also holds the 100m national record with 11.24 seconds.
"With years of hard work and your blessings, I have yet again broken the record by winning the Gold in the 100m dash in 11.32 seconds at The World University Games, Napoli. In the pictures, are the winners too, with a heart of Gold from Germany and Sweden. @Napoli2019_ita," Chand tweeted.
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With years of hardwork and your blessings, I have yet again broken the record by winning the Gold in 100m dash in 11.32 seconds at The World University Games, Napoli. In the pictures, are the winners too, with a heart of Gold from Germany and Sweden. @Napoli2019_ita pic.twitter.com/DpwJa8Njmc
— Dutee Chand (@DuteeChand) July 9, 2019 " class="align-text-top noRightClick twitterSection" data="
">With years of hardwork and your blessings, I have yet again broken the record by winning the Gold in 100m dash in 11.32 seconds at The World University Games, Napoli. In the pictures, are the winners too, with a heart of Gold from Germany and Sweden. @Napoli2019_ita pic.twitter.com/DpwJa8Njmc
— Dutee Chand (@DuteeChand) July 9, 2019With years of hardwork and your blessings, I have yet again broken the record by winning the Gold in 100m dash in 11.32 seconds at The World University Games, Napoli. In the pictures, are the winners too, with a heart of Gold from Germany and Sweden. @Napoli2019_ita pic.twitter.com/DpwJa8Njmc
— Dutee Chand (@DuteeChand) July 9, 2019
She posted a picture of her with the gold medal and captioned it "Picked it up".
"Pull me down, I will come back stronger," she wrote in another tweet.
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🏅 Picked it up! pic.twitter.com/Qwci6Uz5Yr
— Dutee Chand (@DuteeChand) July 9, 2019 " class="align-text-top noRightClick twitterSection" data="
">🏅 Picked it up! pic.twitter.com/Qwci6Uz5Yr
— Dutee Chand (@DuteeChand) July 9, 2019🏅 Picked it up! pic.twitter.com/Qwci6Uz5Yr
— Dutee Chand (@DuteeChand) July 9, 2019
Speaking after her gold medal clinch, she expressed her gratitude to KIIT Professor Samantaji and Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik for their support during her bad time. “I am happy to become the first girl ever to win gold for India in the World University Games. I dedicate this medal to my university KIIT, its founder Professor Samantaji, who has stood by me during my bad days, the people of Odisha and CM Naveen Patnaik for all his support," Chand said.
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Chand recently made headlines as she disclosed that she's in a same-sex relationship.
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A spectacular win for Dutee!👌
— SAIMedia (@Media_SAI) July 10, 2019 " class="align-text-top noRightClick twitterSection" data="
What a tremendous run from ace sprinter @DuteeChand as she held off her rivals to win the women’s 100m in 11.32 seconds at the World University Games in Naples.🏃🏻♀️
Many congratulations on this tremendous feat.👏🏻🎉@KirenRijiju @afiindia #Athletics pic.twitter.com/Sfl5sBsMoe
">A spectacular win for Dutee!👌
— SAIMedia (@Media_SAI) July 10, 2019
What a tremendous run from ace sprinter @DuteeChand as she held off her rivals to win the women’s 100m in 11.32 seconds at the World University Games in Naples.🏃🏻♀️
Many congratulations on this tremendous feat.👏🏻🎉@KirenRijiju @afiindia #Athletics pic.twitter.com/Sfl5sBsMoeA spectacular win for Dutee!👌
— SAIMedia (@Media_SAI) July 10, 2019
What a tremendous run from ace sprinter @DuteeChand as she held off her rivals to win the women’s 100m in 11.32 seconds at the World University Games in Naples.🏃🏻♀️
Many congratulations on this tremendous feat.👏🏻🎉@KirenRijiju @afiindia #Athletics pic.twitter.com/Sfl5sBsMoe
"This is my personal matter. I am sure everything will be fine in a month or two. On the international level, there are several athletes (who are in a same-sex relationship). To live, everybody needs a partner who understands your heart. We like each other so we decided to live together. She gives me motivation for my sport. My focus on sports will be intact," she had said.
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Congratulations @DuteeChand for winning the 100m sprint at the Universiade, the World University Games, in Naples. This is India’s first such gold and a moment of immense pride for our country. Please keep up the effort, and look to greater glory at the Olympics #PresidentKovind
— President of India (@rashtrapatibhvn) July 10, 2019 " class="align-text-top noRightClick twitterSection" data="
">Congratulations @DuteeChand for winning the 100m sprint at the Universiade, the World University Games, in Naples. This is India’s first such gold and a moment of immense pride for our country. Please keep up the effort, and look to greater glory at the Olympics #PresidentKovind
— President of India (@rashtrapatibhvn) July 10, 2019Congratulations @DuteeChand for winning the 100m sprint at the Universiade, the World University Games, in Naples. This is India’s first such gold and a moment of immense pride for our country. Please keep up the effort, and look to greater glory at the Olympics #PresidentKovind
— President of India (@rashtrapatibhvn) July 10, 2019
"Problem will come and go in future, nobody can take guarantee of that. But I think there won't be any problem. If it won't happen, I'll be able to focus more on my training. My focus is on Olympics 2020 (to be held in Tokyo). I am training to qualify and participate in the Olympics," she added.
