Dutee Chand features on ‘Time 100’ list of rising stars

Indian sprinter Dutee Chand has been included in the Time 100 Next list - a list of 'rising stars who are shaping the future'.

" Ecstatic and Humbled! Honoured to be in Time 100 Next 2019. On the track, I'll sprint. Off the track, I'll fight Fight for inclusion, equality, rights and dignity of people," reacted Dutee Chand.

The Time magazine has said," In July, she became the first Indian sprinter to win the 100-m at the World University Games. But back in 2014, Chand was effectively banned from competition because of her high natural testosterone levels; she appealed the verdict and won a precedent-setting case.”

Dutee Chand has always been a pathbreaker in her field. This year, she announced herself to be in a same-sex relationship, making her the first openly gay athlete in the country’s sporting history.

Besides, Dutee Chand, England cricketer Ben Stokes, American tennis player Coco Gauff and gymnast Aly Raisman are also part of the Time 100 Next list.