Ahead of the Athlete Federation of India Cup, scheduled to be held next month, Indian Grand Prix has given a platform to all the Indian athletes to showcase their talent after the COVID halt.
Shining amidst all the sprinters, Dutee Chand grabbed the top most position in the Women’s 100m race with a time of 11.51s. Witnessing the Olympic level game, the Sports Authority of India also shared a congratulatory message praising the national record holder for her incredible feat.
.@DuteeChand (Odisha) wins women's 100m race with a time of 11:51s at Indian GP-1 in NIS Patiala. SAI is proud to support her through #TOPS pic.twitter.com/Z4qGvKtBNe
— SAIMedia (@Media_SAI) February 18, 2021
Meanwhile, in the national event held at National Institute of Sports, Patiala, Dharun Ayyasamy in Men’s 400m Hurdles and Poovamma Machettira in Women’s 400m event grabbed the top most position with a time of 51.33s and 53.45s, respectively.
Congratulations @DuteeChand #Dharun @mrpoovamma on winning gold medals on day 1 of Indian Grand Prix-I being held in NIS, Patiala #TOPSAthlete core group pic.twitter.com/tuF5VDGtKc
— SAIMedia (@Media_SAI) February 18, 2021
