In 2022, India’s Dutee Chand called for a world in which LGBTQIA+ athletes can live without fear of persecution or death. Three years earlier, the 100m and 200m runner from Odisha had revealed that she was in a same-sex relationship, her honesty igniting a moral backlash but also earning Chand kudos and support. The act of coming out is no less traumatic now than it was back when to do so invited scorn. But, in an age that’s more accommodating of our differences, Chand felt empowered to take a chance.Sharad KohliIn years to come, the 32nd Olympics will be seen...
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