Quotes from Dutee Chand

I will try hard to win more medals for the country and make India proud.

I think people will see my medals and my performance for my country and not what I do off the field. They like me because I win for the country and I will continue to do so.

When I won medals, I think I was doing something for my employers also. I am making them proud.

My focus will always be my athletic career and winning more medals for the country.

In India, tradition is paramount. Husband-wife relationship is okay. They do not allow girls to go out.

Participation in international events has given me a lot of experience.

Athletes from rural areas are getting a chance to showcase their talent through the Khelo India Games.

I never stopped believing in myself. I had faith in my god.

Group events like cricket, football and kabaddi have private leagues, which are all being played for money. There are no such events in athletics. Everything is run by the government bodies, there's less money involved in our game, and we are not even paid as well as people in other sports.

I don't really follow any sportspersons, to be honest. However, I'm a fan of Usain Bolt and follow him on social media.

Just like any other human being is concerned about his or her personal life, I also need to think about my personal life.

No one likes to make their personal life public.

I prefer to train alone at SAI camp in Hyderabad. I don't train at national camp at NIS Patiala.

I have always supported the rights of those who want to be in a same-sex relationship. It is an individual person's choice.

The Odisha government is supporting the sports circuit very well. Athletes are getting jobs in the government sector and they are providing facilities for all athletes to perform as well.

My family has always been very supportive of me and my choice of sport.

My parents used to struggle to put food on our plates. Whatever little money they got, we had to make do with it.

I have watched a documentary on Caster Semenya. I am inspired by how she made a comeback.

My God showed me that I had the ability to make my family and my country proud. That's why I concentrated on sports and worked hard.

I used to run barefoot, wearing a frock. During the rains, I used to run on stones and puddles.

While I don't know who will eventually be selected, I think Kangana Ranaut can portray me perfectly on screen, I like her as an actress.

Yeah, I am controversy's favourite child. But I am of the opinion that I come back stronger after every controversy.

The World University Games Gold medal was a great confidence booster for me. It highlighted my talents, my performance and dedication.

An award or an honour from the government is always welcomed any time.