The multifaceted Seema announces herself on the big stage
Athlete Seema Kaliramna won a bronze medal in the discus throw at the Commonwealth Games, marking a significant milestone in her career. The 27-year-old PhD scholar and mother successfully returned to international competition after a three-year break.
Why it matters
Her performance highlights the resilience of athletes balancing personal life and academic pursuits with professional sports.
When discussions turn to Indian women’s discus throw, they almost invariably begin with Seema Punia, the country’s most celebrated thrower and a four-time Commonwealth Games medallist.
But on Thursday, another Seema — bespectacled, unassuming and far less known — stepped into the spotlight.
Seema Kaliramna — a 27-year-old PhD scholar, mother, and an athlete coached by her husband Ravinder Kaliramna — announced herself on the Commonwealth Games stage by winning the bronze medal at the Scotstoun Stadium.
Competing in her maiden Games, Seema produced a best throw of 58.65m to finish third behind Jamaica’s Samantha Hall (61.66m) and Canada’s Julia Tunks (60.67m), who claimed the gold and silver medals, respectively.
Seema started with a foul, threw 57.32, then came with an effort of 58.65m before again fouling her next three attempts.
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