Archive · 31 Jul 2026
Seema Kaliraman Wins Commonwealth Games Bronze Amid Personal Struggles
Seema Kaliraman is a young athlete from India who throws a heavy disc.
She had a baby and got sick with arthritis after giving birth, so she had to stop training for a while.
She went back to practice in Poland to get ready for the cold weather in Glasgow, where the Commonwealth Games were held.
Even though she was far from her little son and didn't have a steady job, she worked hard and won a bronze medal.
She says she just wants to do her best and keep working hard, not chase a specific goal.
She also thanked her husband and family for supporting her.
Her story shows that people can overcome tough problems and still succeed.
Seema Kaliraman, a 27‑year‑old discus thrower from Bhiwani, Haryana, won bronze at the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow with a 58.65m throw.
She returned to competition after a break to recover from post‑pregnancy arthritis and is pursuing a PhD in Physical Education at Chaudhary Bansi Lal University.
Seema trained in Spala, Poland, to prepare for the cold weather conditions in Glasgow.
She cited the emotional strain of being away from her four‑year‑old son and the lack of financial support as major challenges.
Despite these obstacles, she said she has no specific goal beyond working hard and doing well.
- Who
- Seema Kaliraman, a 27‑year‑old discus thrower from Bhiwani, Haryana, India
- What
- won a bronze medal at the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow
- When
- During the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow
- Where
- Glasgow, Scotland
- Why
- overcame post‑pregnancy arthritis, trained in Poland, and faced emotional and financial challenges
- Athlete
- Seema Kaliraman
- Event
- Commonwealth Games
- Medal
- Bronze
- Distance
- 58.65m
- Training Location
- Spala, Poland
- University
- Chaudhary Bansi Lal University
- Country
- India