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Napoli/Bhubaneswar: Bringing accolades to Odisha and the country yet again, ace sprinter Dutee Chand won the 100m sprint at the Universiade, the World University Games, in Naples on Tuesday. With this, she became the first Indian to win a gold medal at this global event.
Dutee finished the race in just 11.32 seconds. Ajla Del Ponte of Switzerland and Lisa Kwayie of Germany won the Silver and Bronze medals, respectively.
She later took to Twitter and posted a picture of her with the gold medal along with the other medalists.
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
? Picked it up! pic.twitter.com/Qwci6Uz5Yr
— Dutee Chand (@DuteeChand) July 9, 2019
Meanwhile, President Ram Nath Kovind has congratulated Dutee on her achievement.
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
Likewise,Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik congratulated Dutee Chand.
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 https://t.co/LVSkbsPZOP
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) July 10, 2019
Congratulate ace #Odisha sprinter @DuteeChand on winning 100m gold at the ongoing World University Games, Naples. Wish her the best#Universiade
— Naveen Patnaik (@Naveen_Odisha) July 10, 2019
It is pertinent to mention that Dutee featured in the cover page of Cosmopolitan magazine, in July edition.
