She Returned After Motherhood, Now She Has Won Commonwealth Bronze for India!

India has another reason to celebrate at the Commonwealth Games 2026. Discus thrower Seema Kaliramna delivered a determined performance to win the bronze medal in the women's discus throw event in Glasgow, adding another proud chapter to India's athletics campaign.Seema secured the podium with a best throw of 58.65 metres, finishing behind Jamaica's Samantha Hall (61.66m) and Canada's Julia Tunks (60.67m). While the medal was significant, the journey behind it made the achievement truly extraordinary.Her success also earned praise from President Droupadi Murmu, who congratulated the athlete, describing the medal as a proof of Seema's perseverance, dedication and hard work. The President said her achievement would inspire countless young women to pursue excellence in sports.When Every Throw CountedSeema's campaign was anything but easy. Out of six attempts, only two were valid.After opening with a foul, she responded with a throw of 57.32m before improving to 58.65m, a distance that ultimately secured the bronze medal. Her final three attempts were fouls, making every successful throw count in a competition where the margins were razor-thin.Despite the pressure, the Haryana athlete held her nerve to earn one of India's memorable medals in Glasgow.The Woman Behind the MedalSeema's story stretches far beyond the throwing circle. Hailing from Haryana, she is not only one of India's leading discus throwers but is also pursuing a PhD in Physical Education at Chaudhary Bansi Lal University (CBLU) in Bhiwani.Sport has always been part of her life. Her father, a former basketball player and javelin thrower in the Indian Army, introduced her to athletics at a young age. Today, she is coached by her husband, Ravinder Kaliramna, a former national-level discus thrower.Her journey, however, took an unexpected turn after the birth of her son, Rudra. Seema stepped away from competitive athletics but made a remarkable comeback just 11 months after becoming a mother, balancing elite training, academic research and family responsibilities. The comeback quickly gathered momentum. She won gold at the 2025 National Games, captured the national title, and achieved a personal best throw of 59.73m at the National Inter-State Senior Athletics Championships in Bhubaneswar to qualify for Glasgow.A Medal Dedicated to Love and SacrificeAn emotional Seema described the Commonwealth medal as one of the happiest moments of her career. While the chilly Glasgow weather demanded constant warm-ups, she said the biggest sacrifice was being away from her young son during the competition.She dedicated the bronze medal to her husband and coach, crediting his constant support for making her success possible. She also acknowledged the backing of the Athletics Federation of India, the Sports Authority of India and her family throughout her journey.Seema Kaliramna's bronze is more than a medal. It is a powerful reminder that resilience, family support and determination can help athletes rise stronger than ever—on and off the field.