Another proud moment for Indian women- Dutee Chand being nominated for BBC Indian Sportswoman of Year award.CM Congratulated her. English News, Hindi News, Latest News, Breaking News

Another proud moment for Indian women- Dutee Chand being nominated for BBC Indian Sportswoman of Year award.CM Congratulated her.

[Edited By: Vijay]

Tuesday, 9th February , 2021 01:05 pm

Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik has congratulated India's ace sprinter Dutee Chand for being nominated as the prestigious BBC Indian sportswoman of the year.

Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik took to his official Twitter handle to congratulate Dutee for the honorary nomination. "Congratulations #Odisha’s ace sprinter @DuteeChand on being nominated for BBC Indian Sportswomen of the year. Wish her the very best and wish her to keep inspiring," CM Patnaik tweeted.

Congratulations #Odisha’s ace sprinter @DuteeChand on being nominated for BBC Indian Sportswomen of the year. Wish her the very best and wish her to keep inspiring.
— Naveen Patnaik (@Naveen_Odisha) February 9, 2021

The other four contenders for the award are shooter Manu Bhaker, chess player Koneru Humpy, wrestler Vinesh Phogat and Indian hockey team captain Rani. Indian badminton star and Olympic silver-medallist PV Sindhu won the inaugural edition of the award which was launched in 2020, last year.

The accolade honours the contributions of Indian sportswomen and celebrates the achievements of women in sport in the country. Also recognized this year is the Emerging Sportswoman of the Year, and there is also an award for Lifetime Achievement.

The five sportswomen who received the most number of votes by jury members have been nominated for public voting online. Voting is open until 24 February at 18:00 GMT and the winner will be announced on 8 March at a virtual ceremony in Delhi and on the BBC Sport website.