Top 99 Quotes & Sayings by Dutee Chand - Page 2

When I began running at the age of 10, I didn't have the diet athletes need. It was just rice and vegetables. Every day.

There are five members in my family.

My parents are weavers. They worked very hard to give us our daily food.

No one can live without love.

As a kid, I didn't even know what non-vegetarian food is because we never had it prepared in our house.

As a child, I used to laugh when my mother spanked me. No matter what she did, she could never get me to cry.

Freedom to love and freedom to choose who you love are one's basic rights and we shouldn't be scared to exercise them.

My focus will always be my athletic career and winning more medals for the country.

When I was a kid, I dreamt of being a runner. My mother and father always told me to go after what I wanted. I went after running.

Sports is my life, and I live for it.

I can't spend my life worrying about others.

I used to run barefoot, wearing a frock. During the rains, I used to run on stones and puddles.

My parents used to struggle to put food on our plates. Whatever little money they got, we had to make do with it.

Every family goes through ups and downs. You may want a relationship with someone, which your family may not approve of but they don't stop loving you.

I am sure my association with a big brand like PUMA is really going to help me in the long run.

My elder sister Saraswati is my inspiration.

I don't have the resources to maintain luxury cars, though I love them.

Finalising an actress is the job of the producer and director. It usually happens only after they are ready with a story.

My family has always been very supportive of me and my choice of sport.

The kids who take up athletics actually come from modest to poor backgrounds. They make it on their own steam; some of them don't even have the basic means like shoes and enough food to eat.

I would urge youngsters to pick up a sport while pursuing your studies as it will keep you fit and you could make your country proud in the field of sports.

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 think Priyanka Chopra did a very good job in 'Mary Kom.'

I never stopped believing in myself. I had faith in my god.

It feels great to be associated with PUMA.

I think I am a sportsperson. A lot of people look up to me, so I have the responsibility to set the right example for them.

I believe nobody has the right to judge me as an athlete because of my decision to be with who I want. It is a personal decision, which should be respected.

If any athlete is doing well, then it's the responsibility of the government to support the athlete.

As an athlete, there are limits to my ability to reach out, a platform that politics can offer.

I would worry that one morning I would wake up and be told that I can't compete any more.

While I don't know who will eventually be selected, I think Kangana Ranaut can portray me perfectly on screen, I like her as an actress.

I want to be able to serve people. For that it's important that I'm with them, among them and working for them.

When I participated in Rio Olympics in 2016, I failed to grab a medal. But it was a learning experience.

I've gone through a lot in my life, I have seen a lot of struggles and difficulties. I have braved it all and won medals for my country with my determination.

No one likes to make their personal life public.

Group events like cricket, football and kabaddi have private leagues, which are all being played for money. There are no such events in athletics. Everything is run by the government bodies, there's less money involved in our game, and we are not even paid as well as people in other sports.

Athletes from rural areas are getting a chance to showcase their talent through the Khelo India Games.

It is not written anywhere that one cannot join politics while playing. There were instances of several successful sportsperson who have excelled in politics, sports and business at the same time.

Any recognition by the government for your performance and achievements always boosts the confidence of an athlete.