Quotes from Dutee Chand

I really value and appreciate Menaka Guruswamy and Arundhati Katju's contribution in spearheading the historic judgement of decriminalisation of Section 377 in India. Their relentless efforts and fight against the discrimination and violence faced by the LGBTQ community in India was a ray of hope for many of us.

One may fall in love anytime and with anyone. One does not decide that based on caste, religion or gender.

The quality of competitors abroad really pushes your timings, something that's tough to replicate in the country.

The more medals I win, the more my ambitions and confidence levels increase.

All bodies can't be same, my body will react differently tours.

It wasn't an easy journey to participating in the Olympics. It has taken me 14 years of training and hard work.

Look, there's no proof that athletes like us who may have higher testosterone levels are benefiting from this natural human body trait.

Even through sports, I have been serving the country. But later, I want to join politics.

It is not written anywhere that one cannot join politics while playing. There were instances of several successful sportsperson who have excelled in politics, sports and business at the same time.

I believe nobody has the right to judge me as an athlete because of my decision to be with who I want. It is a personal decision, which should be respected.

My friends at PeTA India and I encourage everyone to treat animals with kindness and respect, just as we all want to be treated every day.

I would urge youngsters to pick up a sport while pursuing your studies as it will keep you fit and you could make your country proud in the field of sports.

Follow your heart, and don't be subservient to anyone. Shut out the world, and only listen to your heart to fulfill your dreams.

When I came out, initially, I faced some mocking. For the first 10-15 days, sometimes when I was out in public, people would shout things like 'lesbian.'

Gold medal always feels great. In fact, any appreciation or acknowledgement is a great morale booster.

When I was a kid, I dreamt of being a runner. My mother and father always told me to go after what I wanted. I went after running.

I have to improve on my speed endurance, and I am working on it.

People study and play sports side by side. So, most of the talent exists in schools and universities.

The kids who take up athletics actually come from modest to poor backgrounds. They make it on their own steam; some of them don't even have the basic means like shoes and enough food to eat.

I am a normal girl.

Every family goes through ups and downs. You may want a relationship with someone, which your family may not approve of but they don't stop loving you.

When I participated in Rio Olympics in 2016, I failed to grab a medal. But it was a learning experience.

I am doing a lot of core training exercises to build and strengthen my body, spending more time in gym. I am also doing endurance training like repeating 300m, 350m races in a day. Then I also do repeat of 60m, 70m.

I've gone through a lot in my life, I have seen a lot of struggles and difficulties. I have braved it all and won medals for my country with my determination.