Chhattisgarh Veerni Award for Dutee Chand

Bhubaneswar: Dutee Chand, the Jakarta Asian Games silver-medalist in 100 and 200 meters will receive Chhattisgarh Veerni Award. According to a press release issued by the Chhattishgarh Government on Thursday, the Jakarta Asian Games silver-medalist in 100 and 200 meters, has been shortlisted for the award for her contribution to sports.

On April 14 of the awards ceremony will be held virtually, due to the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic. The award, instituted by the Chhattisgarh state government, recognizes the contribution of Indian women in different fields, including sports. In 2019, Odisha Spinter became the first Indian woman to win the gold medal at the World University Games held in Italy Dutee, who holds the national record of 11.22 secs in 100m, is aims to achieve Tokyo Olympics qualification time of 11.15 secs in the coming months.

Earlier this week, she was selected to represent the country in the 4x100m relay team at next month’s World Relays in Poland. (IANS)