Quotes from Dutee Chand

There is no greater emotion than love and it should not be denied.

Olympics is the ultimate target and I could not do well in the 2016 Games.

One should not poke their nose into the private life of other persons.

My sister was an athlete. Every time she came home during her break, I would accompany her. Initially, I took part in school sports, but gradually, my sister encouraged me to take it up professionally.

When I am on the track, I get the greatest joy by running the fastest.

Athletics is not like cricket; we feed on the competition and that makes us bring out the best in us.

I believe in individual freedom and right to decide how and with whom I will live my life.

In 100m, the timings fluctuate.

One day, they told me that due to hyperandrogenism, I cannot compete. I appealed and fought it and came back to win for the country. Coming out was easier than that.

It is the dream of every athlete to qualify and compete in the Olympics and I am no different.

I think Priyanka Chopra did a very good job in 'Mary Kom.'

For all who are in love but afraid of the world you must show courage because the world has always taken time to accept all good things.

My story is very long. And for somebody to write a good story, one needs a good writer, too.

Animals in the streets have tough lives, so it's up to all of us to speak out if we ever witness them being abused.

Every professional athlete has fear, doubts and negative thoughts. But people expect you to just ignore them and move forward.

The Khelo India University Games is a great way to unearth talent in this country.

I come from a poor background, I've seen struggle. Money will come and go, but I will continue to be grounded.

You can be rich or poor but you should have the guts to go with dreams and work hard to make them come true.

My dream is to see athletes also getting the same recognition, fame, success and money as cricketers, footballers and hockey players get in India.

Any recognition by the government for your performance and achievements always boosts the confidence of an athlete.

Success comes but with time. People want to achieve things very quickly; they are not patient.

We all have the right to be happy and to love someone without any inhibitions.

I know people started suspecting whether I was a woman or a man. All the honour I earned - I lost.

I can't spend my life worrying about others.