Seema Kaliramna clinches bronze in women's discus at Commonwealth Games 2026

Seema Kaliramna women's discus Commonwealth Games 2026 bronze medal India

India’s Seema Kaliramna won the bronze medal in the women’s discus throw at the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow on 31 July 2026 with a best effort of 58.65 m. The bronze came after three successive fouls in her final attempts, but her third‑round throw held up for third place.

Kaliramna, a 27‑year‑old PhD scholar, returned to elite competition eleven months after giving birth to her son. Her husband, former discus thrower Ravinder Kaliramna, acted as her coach and supported her comeback. She credited the support of family, the Athletic Federation of India and other sponsors.

Jamaica’s Samantha Hall secured gold with a Games‑leading 61.66 m, while Canada’s Julia Tunks took silver with 60.67 m. India’s Nidhi Rani finished fourth with 57.10 m. President Droupadi Murmu publicly congratulated Kaliramna for her achievement, noting its inspirational value for young women athletes.

Entities: Commonwealth Games 2026 · Droupadi Murmu · Julia Tunks · Nidhi Rani · Samantha Hall · Seema Kaliraman · Seema Kaliramna · Tajinderpal Singh Toor

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[● 6 SOURCES] Seema Kaliramna's best throw was 58.65 metres. (Seema Kaliramna’s best throw was 58.65 m in the final.)
[● 3 SOURCES] Jamaica's Samantha Hall won gold in the women's discus with a throw of 61.66 m. (Samantha Hall achieved a Games‑leading throw of 61.66 m.)
[● 6 SOURCES] Seema Kaliramna won bronze in the women's discus throw at the Commonwealth Games 2026. (She won the bronze medal for India.)
[● 2 SOURCES] India's Nidhi Rani finished fourth in the women's discus with a throw of 57.10 m. (Nidhi Rani placed fourth with 57.10 m.)
[○ 1 SOURCE] Tajinderpal Singh Toor placed fifth in the men's shot put with a best of 20.27 m. (true)
[● 4 SOURCES] The women's discus final was held in Glasgow on 31 July 2026. (true)
[○ 1 SOURCE] India's bronze in women's discus brought its Commonwealth Games total to 17 medals (3 gold, 10 silver, 4 bronze) and a 10th place ranking. (true)
[● 2 SOURCES] Canada's Julia Tunks won silver in the women's discus with a throw of 60.67 m. (Julia Tunks secured silver with 60.67 m.)
[○ 1 SOURCE] President Droupadi Murmu congratulated Seema Kaliramna for winning the bronze medal. (The President posted a message praising Kaliramna’s achievement.)
[● 4 SOURCES] Seema Kaliramna returned to competition after motherhood, 11 months after giving birth. (Multiple articles note her comeback 11 months postpartum.)
[● 3 SOURCES] Seema Kaliramna is pursuing a PhD while competing in athletics. (She is described as a PhD scholar in multiple reports.)