Archive · 31 Jul 2026
Haryana Boxers Reach Commonwealth Finals, Seema Wins Discus Bronze
Three athletes from the Indian state of Haryana did very well at a big sports event in Glasgow.
Preeti Pawar and Ankush Panghal made it to the last round of boxing, meaning they could win gold.
Seema Kaleraman threw a discus farther than anyone else and got a bronze medal.
She had taken a break after having a baby, but came back strong.
All of them show how hard work can lead to success.
Preeti Pawar reaches women’s 54kg boxing final after a 5‑0 win over Zambia’s Catherine Mwape.
Ankush Panghal reaches men’s 80kg boxing final after defeating Canada’s Joshua Ofori.
Seema Kaleraman wins bronze in women’s discus throw with a best of 58.65 metres.
Seema returned to competition 11 months after giving birth to her son Rudra, overcoming a two‑season break.
Preeti Pawar is a Naib Subedar in the Indian Army; Seema is pursuing a PhD at Chaudhary Bansi Lal University.
- Who
- Preeti Pawar, Ankush Panghal, and Seema Kaleraman, all from Haryana, India
- What
- They reached boxing finals and won a bronze medal in discus at the Commonwealth Games
- When
- During the Glasgow Commonwealth Games (date not specified in the article)
- Where
- Glasgow, United Kingdom
- Why
- Their performances highlight Haryana’s contribution to Indian sports
- Event
- Commonwealth Games
- Location
- Glasgow
- Boxing Finalists
- Preeti Pawar (women 54kg), Ankush Panghal (men 80kg)
- Athletics Medal
- Seema Kaleraman – bronze in women's discus throw
- Notable Achievements
- Preeti Pawar – 2022 Asian Games bronze, 2025 World Cup gold