Quick Info
| Profession | Athlete |
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| Nationality | Indian |
| Date of Birth | 03/02/1996 |
| Age | 30 years |
| Birthplace | Jajpur District, Odisha |
Latest News about Dutee Chand
15/06/2025
Dutee Chand announced the launch of her new sports foundation, the Dutee Chand Sports Foundation of India, in June 2024 (with ongoing activities in 2025), dedicated to mentoring and financially supporting underprivileged young athletes from rural Odisha. The foundation aims to provide training infrastructure and coaching to help the next generation of sprinters break into national competitions.
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Bio/Wiki
| Full Name | Dutee Chand |
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| Nickname | Dutee |
| Place of Birth | Chaka Gopalpur Village, Jajpur District, Odisha, India |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 5' 6" |
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| Weight | 52 kg |
| Eye Color | Black |
| Hair Color | Black |
Educational Qualification(s)
| School | Local School of Chaka Gopalpur Village, Odisha |
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| College/University | KIIT University, Bhubaneswar, Odisha |
| Educational Qualification | Bachelor of Law from KIIT University, Bhubaneswar (2013) |
| Religion | Hinduism |
| Food Habit | Non-Vegetarian |
Personal Life
| Dutee Chand is an openly lesbian athlete who came out publicly in 2019. | |
| She is married to Monalisa, her longtime partner. | |
| She established the Dutee Chand Sports Foundation of India in 2024 to support underprivileged athletes. |
Relationships & More
| Sexual Orientation | Lesbian |
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| Marital Status | Married |
| Girlfriend/Partner | Monalisa (now spouse) |
| Spouse | Monalisa |
Family
| Father | Chakradhar Chand (Weaver) |
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| Mother | Akhuji Chand (Weaver) |
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Career
| Club | Odisha Mining Corporation | ||||||
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| Coach | Ramesh Nagapuri | ||||||
| Medals |
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| Specialization | 100m and 200m sprints | ||||||
| Olympic Appearances | 2016 Rio Olympics, 2020 Tokyo Olympics | ||||||
| National Records | Current national champion in women's 100 metres event | ||||||
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Style Quotient
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Social Media
| https://www.instagram.com/duteechand/ | |
| https://www.facebook.com/duteechandofficial | |
| https://twitter.com/duteechand |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Dutee Chand successfully challenged the International Association of Athletics Federation's rule on hyperandrogenism. | |
| 2. In 2013, she won a Tata Nano car at the School Nationals. | |
| 3. She is India's pioneering openly gay athlete and received widespread support for sharing her relationship. | |
| 4. On July 10, 2019, she made history as the first Indian to claim a Gold medal in the 100m event at the 30th Summer University Games in Naples, Italy. | |
| 5. Dutee Chand holds the distinction of breaking her own records seven times, setting a precedent for Indian athletes. | |
| 6. She is India's pioneering openly gay athlete and came out publicly as a lesbian in 2019, receiving widespread support for sharing her relationship. | |
| 7. She was the third Indian woman to ever qualify for the Women's 100 metres event at the Summer Olympic Games. | |
| 8. She established the Dutee Chand Sports Foundation of India in 2024 to support underprivileged athletes. |