From PhD and motherhood to CWG podium: Seema Kaliramna scripts remarkable discus bronze
Seema Kaliramna’s 58.65m throw earned India’s first women’s discus bronze at the Games and capped her return after motherhood.
- On Thursday, Seema Kaliramna clinched the bronze medal in the women's Discus throw at the Commonwealth Games 2026 in Glasgow, recording a best throw of 58.65m.
- The 27-year-old returned to competition last year following the birth of her son, winning gold at the 2025 National Games while balancing doctoral studies in Physical education.
- Amid tough conditions, Samantha Hall, World Championships finalist, won gold with 61.66m and Julia Tunks of Canada took silver with 60.67m; Seema recorded 57.32m to reach third before her 58.65m best.
- This victory marks India's ninth medal in women's Discus throw at the Games and the fourth athletics medal overall, while Nidhi Rani, Indian athlete, finished fourth with 57.10m.
- Husband and coach Ravinder Kaliramna credited Seema's success to her disciplined, consistent training approach, as she aims to continue improving execution and viewing every competition as a learning experience.
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Commonwealth Games 2026 | Seema Kaliramna wins discus throw bronze
India's Seema Kaliramna made three successive fouls but her third attempt of 58.65m was enough to clinch a bronze medal in the women's discus throw, while compatriot Nidhi Rani finished fourth in the Commonwealth Games.
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