Bhubneswar: Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik has congratulated India’s ace sprinter Dutee Chand for winning women’s 100m race at the Indian Grand Prix held at National Institute of Sports, Patiala today.
He also wished her the best for future.
Naveen Patnaik took to his official Twitter handle to congratulate Dutee. “Congratulate #Odisha’s ace sprinter @DuteeChand on winning women’s 100m race at the Indian Grand Prix held at National Institute of Sports, Patiala. Wish her the best for future.” CM Patnaik tweeted.
Dutee won the title by completing 100m in just 11.51 seconds. It was her first track event in a year.
Representing Odisha in the race Dutee Chand showed no nerves and take home the gold medal.
Karnataka’s AT Daneshwari was second in 11.86 seconds while Diandra Valladares Maharashtra won the bronze in 11.97 seconds.
The three Indian GPs and the Federation Cup will act as Olympic qualifiers for the upcoming Tokyo Games.