India’s sprint star Dutee Chand reveals she is in a same-sex relationship with soulmate9Photo© thequint.com

India’s sprint star Dutee Chand reveals she is in a same-sex relationship with soulmate

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Dutee Chand, India’s national record holder in 100m, has revealed that she has found her life-partner. The Asian Games silver medallist said that she is in a same-sex relationship with a girl from her hometown in Odisha. Chand belongs to Chaka Gopalpur village of the state and her parents are weavers in Jajpur district.

“I have found someone who is my soulmate. I believe everyone should have the freedom to be with whoever they decide they want to be with,” Chand was quoted as saying by The Indian Express.

“I have always supported the rights of those who want to be in a same-sex relationship. It is an individual person’s choice. Currently, my focus is on the World Championships and the Olympic Games but in the future I would like to settle down with her.”