Success comes but with time. People want to achieve things very quickly; they are not patient.

My whole life has been about fighting for what I want, what I believe in.

I am a normal girl.

I know people started suspecting whether I was a woman or a man. All the honour I earned - I lost.

Sports is my life, and I live for it.

In my village, people believed that women should stay in their homes. However, I followed my heart and showed them that I'll not succumb to their regressive ideals.

I don't really follow any sportspersons, to be honest. However, I'm a fan of Usain Bolt and follow him on social media.

Follow your heart, and don't be subservient to anyone. Shut out the world, and only listen to your heart to fulfill your dreams.

Look, there's no proof that athletes like us who may have higher testosterone levels are benefiting from this natural human body trait.

All bodies can't be same, my body will react differently tours.

Even through sports, I have been serving the country. But later, I want to join politics.

In 100m, the timings fluctuate.

Athletes from rural areas are getting a chance to showcase their talent through the Khelo India Games.

The Odisha government is supporting the sports circuit very well. Athletes are getting jobs in the government sector and they are providing facilities for all athletes to perform as well.

People study and play sports side by side. So, most of the talent exists in schools and universities.

The Khelo India University Games is a great way to unearth talent in this country.

It is not written anywhere that one cannot join politics while playing. There were instances of several successful sportsperson who have excelled in politics, sports and business at the same time.

I don't have the resources to maintain luxury cars, though I love them.

When I won medals, I think I was doing something for my employers also. I am making them proud.

When I came out, initially, I faced some mocking. For the first 10-15 days, sometimes when I was out in public, people would shout things like 'lesbian.'

One day, they told me that due to hyperandrogenism, I cannot compete. I appealed and fought it and came back to win for the country. Coming out was easier than that.

An award or an honour from the government is always welcomed any time.

Any recognition by the government for your performance and achievements always boosts the confidence of an athlete.

If any athlete is doing well, then it's the responsibility of the government to support the athlete.