Indian sprinter, double silver medalist in Asian Game 2018 and KIIT student Dutee Chand was felicitated by Governor Prof Ganeshi lal on behalf of the people of the State at a felicitation ceremony held here on Monday.
Felicitating Dutee Prof lal said strong will power and determination bring success to anybody. Dutee has got the success due to her will power, determination and hard labour. He also advised Dutee you should not be jealous and imitate anyone.
Bhubaneswar MP Dr Prasanna Kumar Patasani, Olywood actor and MP Anubhav Mohanty, Bhubaneswar North MlA Priyadarshi Mishra, Bhubaneswar Municipal Corporation (BMC) Mayor Ananta Narayan Jena, OTDC Chairman Dilip Tirkey, Sports, Youth Services and Tourism Department Commissioner-cum-Secretary Vishal Kumar Dev and KIIT and KISS founder Dr Achyuta Samanta also felicitated Dutee.
In her remarks, Dutee said, “In my life I have seen many ups and downs, but I never gave up my goal. Dr Samanta has always stood behind me and inspired me to achieve my goal. He was with me in most painful period of my life. At that time, he guided me in every moment not to lose hope and courage.”
She also said, “I am personally very much thankful to our Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik for his support to sports and sportspersons. Odisha is the only State to give the highest cash award of Rs three crore to an athlete. I thank all my well wishers and people of Odisha”.