Commonwealth Games: PhD aspirant Seema wins discus throw bronze
Indian athlete Seema Kaliramna secured a bronze medal in the women's discus throw at the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow. Despite a series of fouls, her third-round throw of 58.65m was sufficient to earn her a spot on the podium.
Why it matters
This achievement highlights the success of Indian athletes in international multi-sport events and underscores the personal resilience of the competitor returning to sport after motherhood.
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 in Glasgow on Thursday (July 30, 2026).
Seema endured a nervy finish, fouling her fourth, fifth and sixth attempts, but her third-round effort proved enough to hold on to bronze.
Cameroon's Monie Nora Atim had one final chance to snatch the bronze but failed to produce the required distance, managing only 11.18m on her last attempt, allowing Seema to finish on the podium ahead of Nidhi.
Jamaica's Samantha Hall won the gold with a Games-leading throw of 61.66m, while Canada's Julia Tunks took silver with 60.67m.
The 27-year-old Seema made a successful return to competition following motherhood and won gold at the 2025 National Games. She is also pursuing a PhD.
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