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
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