CM Patnaik & Union Minister Pradhan congratulate Dutee Chand for Arjuna Award recommendation

Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik and Union Minister Dharmendra Prhan on Friday congratulated sprinter Dutee Chand on being recommended to be houred with prestigious Arjuna Award, saying that state is proud of her achievement.

Patnaik took to twitter to wish ace sprinter, who hails from Odisha.

"Congratulate ace sprinter from #Odisha, Dutee Chand on being recommended to receive prestigious Arjuna Award.

Odisha is proud of your achievement," chief minister tweeted.

Union Petroleum and Steel Minister Dharmendra Prhan congratulated Chand and said her achievement will act as a source of inspiration for youngsters.

"Dutee Chands success at national and international level has me Odisha proud," Prhan said in a mess.

Among ors, BJP national vice-president Baijayant Panda also congratulated Dutee Chand and wished her success.

"Great moment for #Odisha! @PandaJay congratulates and conveys his best wishes to ace sprinter @Dutee Chand on being minated to get prestigious #ArjunaAwrd. Wish you all success," Pandas office tweeted.

Dutee Chand is among 27 sportspersons to be conferred with prestigious sporting hour.

Dutee Chand, who hails from Odisha, is current national champion in women's 100-metre event. She h also qualified for women's 100-metre event at Summer Olympic Games.

Award is given by Union Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports to recognize outstanding achievement in sports.

Im credits: PTI