Chand Dutee cleared to run

Wednesday 05th August 2015 07:47 EDT
 
 

The Court of Arbitration for Sport has cleared Indian sprinter Dutee Chand to compete, after the IAAF had barred her on account of hyperandrogenism, a condition caused by excess levels of testosterone. It was seen as an advantage to her over fellow women athletes. The CAS has given two years to the athletics body for providing conclusive evidence backing its eligibility rule, which proves that women with hyperandrogenism enjoy a clear advantage. However, trouble is far from over for the athlete as she has been asked to shift events and also possibly part with her trusted coach.


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