Dutee Chand named in TIME 100 Next list

India sprinter Dutee Chand has been named in TIME 100 Next, an expansion of TIME 100 list of most influential persons in world. list, an initiative of TIME magazine, highlights 100 rising stars who are shaping future of business, entertainment, sports, politics, health, science, activism etc.

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Dutee Chand named in TIME 100 Next

"I am delighted to receive this recognition from TIME magazine. I believe in equality. I will continue to fight for rights of young girls and women in sports as well as in larger society," Dutee said in a statement. 

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Dutee had won two silver medals -- 100m, 200m -- at Jakarta Asian Games and had become first Indian woman sprinter to win gold at Universiade in Napoli, where she competed in 100m, She was invited by IAAF to compete at women's 100m event at Doha World Championships in September but could t qualify for semifinals, fading in heats after clocking 11.48s. 

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