Dutee Chand, a national level sprinter, who made headlines for being the first Indian sportsperson to openly acknowledge her same-sex relationship has been featured on the digital cover of a leading magazine.
Since her revelation, Dutee hasn’t found acceptance with her family, who are not fully supportive of her relationship.
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Despite all the hurdles the athlete has been facing, she is confident of her decision to come out.
In an interview with News18, she said:
“What I am doing is not wrong, nor is it a crime.”
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In a country where people are not open to accepting same-sex relationships, her being on the cover of a popular magazine means a lot. It might just be one more step towards embracing ourselves for who we are.
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