Dutee Chand, the JakartaAsian Gamessilver-medalist in 100 and 200 metres will receiveChhattisgarh Veerni Award.
Due to the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic, the inaugural edition of the Awards ceremony will be held virtually on April 14.
The award, instituted by the Chhattisgarh , recognises contribution of Indian Women in different fields, including Sports.
In 2019, the Odisha sprinter became the first Indian woman to win gold medal at theWorld University Gamesheld in Italy.
Dutee, who holds the national record of 11.22 secs in 100m, is aiming to achieveTokyo Olympicsqualification time of 11.15 secs in the coming months.