Dutee Chand, India's First Openly Gay Athlete, Features On Cosmopolitan Magazine Cover, See Pic
After the Supreme Court of India decriminalised Section 377 of the Indian Penal Code, Chand came forward and declared that she is gay, becoming the first Indian athlete to do so. Dutee's courage was acknowledged by one and all and now she features on the cover of the magazine, which is getting rave reviews for featuring the sprinter on the cover page.
Dutee Chand, India's first openly gay athelete, who won laurels for India in the ongoing World University Games 2019 at Naples in Italy, is on the cover of fashion magazine Cosmopolitan's July Digital edition issue. The athlete coming out in May this year, when she acknowledged that she is in a same-sex relationship, created quite a stir. Dutee's courage was acknowledged by one and all and now she features on the cover of the magazine, which is getting rave reviews for featuring the sprinter on the cover page. Watch Video of Dutee Chand's Gold Medal Winning 100m Race at World University Games 2019 in Naples.
"Ace sprinter @duteechand is the digital cover star of our July 2019 issue. Recently, she became the first Indian sportsperson to openly declare that she’s in a same-sex relationship. In an exclusive interview with Cosmo India, Dutee opens up about her journey as an athlete, her coming-out story, and more," said the caption to the cover image. Dutee Chand Wins Gold Medal at World Universiade; PM Narendra Modi, Kiren Rijiju & Others Congratulate the Indian Star Sprinter.
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Dutee Chand holds the national record for being the fastest in the 100-metres race. She had also won two silver medals at the 2018 Asian Games. After the Supreme Court of India decriminalised Section 377 of the Indian Penal Code, Chand came forward and declared that she is gay, becoming the first Indian athlete to do so.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday hailed sprinter Dutee Chand for winning the women's 100 m gold in the World University Games at Naples in Italy."Exceptional achievement of an exceptional athlete! Congratulations @DuteeChand for winning a hard-earned and well-deserved Gold in the Women's 100 m finals. You make India proud! #Universiade FISU," Modi tweeted.
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