A biography for Dutee Chandhasn’t been written yet.
“Look, there's no proof that athletes like us who may have higher testosterone levels are benefiting from this natural human body trait.”
“I don't have the resources to maintain luxury cars, though I love them.”
“Athletes from rural areas are getting a chance to showcase their talent through the Khelo India Games.”
“I prefer to train alone at SAI camp in Hyderabad. I don't train at national camp at NIS Patiala.”
“One day, they told me that due to hyperandrogenism, I cannot compete. I appealed and fought it and came back to win for the country. Coming out was easier than that.”
“Just like any other human being is concerned about his or her personal life, I also need to think about my personal life.”
“My dream is to see athletes also getting the same recognition, fame, success and money as cricketers, footballers and hockey players get in India.”
“When my elder sister decided to pursue sports, she faced a lot of music at home. We didn't have a TV in our village, so no one understood the value of sports. But my sister convinced my parents that participating in sports would mean a secure job in the government.”
“I have to improve on my speed endurance, and I am working on it.”
“In my village, people believed that women should stay in their homes. However, I followed my heart and showed them that I'll not succumb to their regressive ideals.”
“The more medals I win, the more my ambitions and confidence levels increase.”
“When I came out, initially, I faced some mocking. For the first 10-15 days, sometimes when I was out in public, people would shout things like 'lesbian.'”
“I don't really follow any sportspersons, to be honest. However, I'm a fan of Usain Bolt and follow him on social media.”
“The quality of competitors abroad really pushes your timings, something that's tough to replicate in the country.”
“I would worry that one morning I would wake up and be told that I can't compete any more.”
“My friends at PeTA India and I encourage everyone to treat animals with kindness and respect, just as we all want to be treated every day.”
“I think people will see my medals and my performance for my country and not what I do off the field. They like me because I win for the country and I will continue to do so.”
“I have watched a documentary on Caster Semenya. I am inspired by how she made a comeback.”
“You can be rich or poor but you should have the guts to go with dreams and work hard to make them come true.”
“No one can live without love.”