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India women's discus medals 2026

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In late July 2026, Indian women’s discus throwers secured podium finishes at two major multi‑sport events. Veteran Seema Poonia captured gold at the Asian Games, adding a career‑defining triumph after a long history of regional success and previous doping controversies. Four days later, newcomer Seema Kaliraman earned the bronze at the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow with a best throw of 58.65 m, while teammate Nidhi Rani placed fourth on 57.10 m. Kaliraman, a 27‑year‑old PhD scholar, returned to elite competition eleven months after giving birth, coached by her husband and former discus thrower Ravinder Kaliraman. She credited family, the Athletic Federation of India and sponsors for supporting her comeback. President Droupadi Murmu publicly congratulated her, highlighting the inspirational value of her achievement for young women athletes. Kaliraman’s medal was India’s only athletics podium that night, contributing to a total Commonwealth tally of 17 medals (3 gold, 10 silver, 4 bronze) and a tenth‑place finish. ~~Her post‑event~~ Kaliraman’s remarks ~~highlighted a focus on~~ emphasized personal performance ~~rather than targeting medals~~ over medal targets and called for stronger mental‑health and financial support for Indian athletes. The back‑to‑back medals underscored India’s growing depth in women’s discus, delivering multiple podium spots across continental and Commonwealth competition within a single week.

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