Published 18:02 IST, September 10th 2019

Dutee Chand elated after her selection in the Doha World Championship

Dutee Chand, an Indian Professional Sprinter, on Tuesday announced that she has been selected in the 25-member national team for the Doha World Championship

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Indian Professional Sprinter, Dutee Chand on Tuesday anunced that she has been selected to represent country in 25-member squ for Doha World Championship, which will take place on September 27.

Chand took to Twitter and expresses her delight-

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'Problems will come and go' says Dutee Chand

ace sprinter has been in commendable form, fueling her to win a Gold medal in World University Games in Napoli earlier this year. Dutee Chand bagged gold for her phemenal 100m run in 11.32 seconds in tournament. tably, she also holds 100m national record with 11.24 seconds.

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Apart from her professional achievements, 23-year-old h me news helines at beginning of year after she revealed that was in a same-sex relationship. Speaking about same she said-

“This is my personal matter. I am sure everything will be fine in a month or two. On international level, re are several athletes (who are in a same-sex relationship). To live, everybody needs a partner who understands your heart. We like each or so we decided to live toger. She gives me motivation for my sport. My focus on sports will be intact".

ding to her statements she mentioned that  problem will come and go in future, body can take guarantee that. But I think re won't be any problem. If it won't happen, I'll be able to focus more on my training. My focus is on Olympics 2020 (to be held in Tokyo). I am training to qualify and participate in Olympics," she ded.

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Hima Das finds a spot in  Relay Squ

World Under-20 400m champion, Hima Das is also slated to participate in  women and mixed 4x400m squ for World Championships. However, 19-year old injured herself in Asian Games last year and her participation hinges on her recovery from longstanding back injury

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She will be monitored right till eve of relay events at Doha World Championships starting later this month and decision will be taken based on feedback from sports medicine experts monitoring her.

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(With Inputs from ANI)

15:57 IST, September 10th 2019