Chand, who has been recently nominated for the Arjuna Award 2020, said COVID-19 has impacted heavily on sports and sponsors are not willing to support her at this time.
Chand has been in remarkable form this year as she recorded a gold medal earlier this year at the World University Games in Napoli.Chand had won the gold medal in just 11.32 seconds in the tournament.
Earlier, Indian sprinter Dutee Chand's nomination for Arjuna award and cricketer Harbhajan's nomination for Khel Ratna award were rejected by the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports.
Chand won the gold medal in just 11.32 seconds. She also holds the 100m national record with 11.24 seconds.
Chand clinched the gold by completing the feat in just 11.32 seconds. She also holds the 100m national record with an impressive timing of 11.24 seconds. She is the only Indian athlete to win a gold medal in the 100m race at the global event.
