On Wednesday, National record holder Dutee Chand became the first Indian woman track and field athlete to clinch a gold medal in the World Universiade after she won the 100m dash event in Naples, Italy. The 23-year-old Dutee clocked 11.32 seconds to win the gold as she led the race from start to finish.

Chand also holds the 100m national record with 11.24 seconds and it must be noted that no Indian had qualified for the 100-metre final in the history of the University Games before this. Chand's historic win led to a lot of congratulatory messages from people across all walks of life.