Odisha athletes react after Dutee Chand comes out of the closet

Bhubaneswar: After Odisha athlete and India’s fastest sprinter Dutee Chand came out of the closet regarding her same-sex relationship, it has received support from other noted athletes of the State. Athletes extended their support saying it is Dutee’s personal decision and nobody should interfere in the matter. “If she (Dutee) feels that it will be […]

Bhubaneswar: After Odisha athlete and India’s fastest sprinter Dutee Chand came out of the closet regarding her same-sex relationship, it has received support from other noted athletes of the State.

Athletes extended their support saying it is Dutee’s personal decision and nobody should interfere in the matter. “If she (Dutee) feels that it will be good for her to be in the relationship, nobody should interfere as it is her prerogative. Rather, everybody should support her as the apex court has also approved same-sex relationship," said international karateka, Valena Valentina.