My PhD on Positive Self-Talk Is Helping Me Perform Better: CWG Discus Bronze Medallist Seema

'I miss my son. I wish I had a job': She became a mother, battled arthritis and nearly gave up; then Seema Kaliramna won India a Commonwealth medal

Seema Kaliramna's journey to the bronze medal in the 2026 Commonwealth Games discus throw is nothing short of inspiring. Balancing the roles of a mother and an athlete while battling arthritis, she faced significant emotional hurdles, including financial worries and longing for her son. Despite four fouls, her determination shone through as she delivered her best throw, earning India a medal.

How Seema used her PhD to win CWG bronze

Commonwealth Games bronze medallist Seema Kaliramna is leveraging her doctoral research on imagery and positive self-talk to gain a competitive advantage in discus throwing. Her academic pursuits at Chaudhary Bansi Lal University are directly applied to her training and mental preparation, helping her achieve success like her recent Glasgow CWG medal and focus on the upcoming Asian Games.

My PhD on positive self-talk is helping me perform better: CWG discus bronze medallist Seema

My PhD on positive self-talk is helping me perform better: CWG discus bronze medallist Seema

After Commonwealth Games 2026 Bronze, Seema Kaliramna Is Fully Focused On Asia Games

Seema Kaliramna described her bronze medal in the women's discus throw final at the Commonwealth Games 2026 as a rewarding comeback after the disappointment of returning empty-handed from the 2025 Asian Championships.

This happiness will be even greater if we perform well at the 2026 Asian Games: Seema Kaliramna after winning bronze in CWG 2026 - The Tribune

Seema Kaliramna described her bronze medal in the women's discus throw final at the Commonwealth Games 2026 as a rewarding comeback after the disappointment of returning empty-handed from the 2025 Asian Championships.