BHUBANESWAR: Odia sprinter Dutee Chand, who hogged limelight via revealing her same-sex relationship, on Tuesday stated she was once pressured to show it as her elder sister was once ‘blackmailing’ her for a sum of Rs 25 lakh.
“As I've been in relationship with a girl of our village since previous 3 years, my elder sister (Saraswati) was once continuously threatening to head public about my relationship once I failed to present cash on her demand. She was once threatening that I can't concentrate on sports as soon as I am getting uncovered in media about my same-sex relationship,” stated Dutee, who addressed a information conference here.
The 23-year outdated athlete additionally alleged that her elder sister had as soon as beaten her in Bhubaneswar which she had as soon as reported to the police.
Dutee, who is now India’s fastest lady, lately revealed about her same-sex relationship and was country’s first athlete to do so.
Though the sports fraternity and gender right activists hailed Dutee’s revelation, the Asian Games medalist has been facing ire of her members of the family. Dutee’s mom Akhuji has objected to her daughter’s decision.
Saraswati, additionally a former athlete, had additionally alleged that her sister (Dutee) was once being misguided via some persons, who have been trying to siphon off her cash, which Dutee has earned as prize cash.
When asked about her mom’s objection to her relationship, Dutee stated her mom was once influenced via anyone to make such statements.
“My mom alleged that I am not supporting my circle of relatives financially, which isn't true. I'm aware of my responsibility in opposition to my parents and circle of relatives. I've been extending all is helping together with financial to my parents,” Dutee stated.
The sprinter, who is preparing for World Champions and Tokyo Olympics-2020, stated she has no longer accomplished anything fallacious having relationship with a girl. She stated her father and different siblings don't have any objections to her relationship.
The sprinter additionally requested a bit of media to not unfold anything which would possibly impact her career or reason any social hurt to her spouse.
Responding to Dutee’s fresh allegations, Saraswati stated there was once no truth in her allegations. Saraswati reiterated that Dutee is being ‘blackmailed and pressurized’ via some people who needs to clutch her cash.
“As I've been in relationship with a girl of our village since previous 3 years, my elder sister (Saraswati) was once continuously threatening to head public about my relationship once I failed to present cash on her demand. She was once threatening that I can't concentrate on sports as soon as I am getting uncovered in media about my same-sex relationship,” stated Dutee, who addressed a information conference here.
The 23-year outdated athlete additionally alleged that her elder sister had as soon as beaten her in Bhubaneswar which she had as soon as reported to the police.
Dutee, who is now India’s fastest lady, lately revealed about her same-sex relationship and was country’s first athlete to do so.
Though the sports fraternity and gender right activists hailed Dutee’s revelation, the Asian Games medalist has been facing ire of her members of the family. Dutee’s mom Akhuji has objected to her daughter’s decision.
Saraswati, additionally a former athlete, had additionally alleged that her sister (Dutee) was once being misguided via some persons, who have been trying to siphon off her cash, which Dutee has earned as prize cash.
When asked about her mom’s objection to her relationship, Dutee stated her mom was once influenced via anyone to make such statements.
“My mom alleged that I am not supporting my circle of relatives financially, which isn't true. I'm aware of my responsibility in opposition to my parents and circle of relatives. I've been extending all is helping together with financial to my parents,” Dutee stated.
The sprinter, who is preparing for World Champions and Tokyo Olympics-2020, stated she has no longer accomplished anything fallacious having relationship with a girl. She stated her father and different siblings don't have any objections to her relationship.
The sprinter additionally requested a bit of media to not unfold anything which would possibly impact her career or reason any social hurt to her spouse.
Responding to Dutee’s fresh allegations, Saraswati stated there was once no truth in her allegations. Saraswati reiterated that Dutee is being ‘blackmailed and pressurized’ via some people who needs to clutch her cash.
Elder sister was blackmailing me for money: Dutee Chand
![Elder sister was blackmailing me for money: Dutee Chand]()
Reviewed by Kailash
on
May 22, 2019
Rating:
