Commonwealth Games 2026: Seema Kaliramna Wins Women's Discus Throw Bronze, Nidhi Rani Finishes Fourth

India added another medal to its athletics tally at the Commonwealth Games 2026 as Seema Kaliramna secured the bronze medal in the women's discus throw final, producing a season's best effort of 58.65m in Glasgow.

While Seema celebrated a place on the podium, compatriot Nidhi Rani endured the heartbreak of finishing just outside the medals in fourth place. Her best throw of 57.10m, achieved in the third round, left her less than two metres away from a podium finish despite a spirited fightback during the competition.

The event was won by Jamaica's Samantha Hall, who produced a best throw of 61.66m, while Canada's Julia Tunks claimed the silver medal with 60.67m.

Both Indian throwers entered the final with genuine medal ambitions, but neither enjoyed an ideal start. Nidhi Rani opened with a throw of 53.19m, a respectable beginning but well below her personal best of 58.82m. The opening effort temporarily placed her in contention before the rest of the field began improving.

Seema Kaliramna's first attempt ended in disappointment as her discus struck the cage, resulting in a foul.

Meanwhile, Canada's Julia Tunks immediately laid down a marker with an opening throw of 58.21m to take the early lead, while Cameroon's Monie Nora Atim and Nigeria's Obiageri Pamela Amaechi both surpassed Nidhi's first-round effort.

The competition began to shift in the second round. Nidhi responded well, improving to 55.67m, briefly moving into the bronze medal position.

Moments later, Seema answered with an even better throw of 57.32m, overtaking her compatriot and moving into third place. At the front, Samantha Hall finally registered a legal throw after opening with a foul. Her effort of 59.27m propelled the Jamaican into the lead, while Julia Tunks responded with an impressive 60.67m to reclaim top spot.

The battle for gold had begun, while India's attention remained fixed on protecting the bronze medal position.

The decisive moment for India came during the third round. After two foul throws from several competitors, Seema produced her finest effort of the evening, launching the discus to 58.65m. The throw strengthened her grip on third place and proved to be the performance that ultimately earned her a place on the podium.

Nidhi also found her rhythm in the same round, recording 57.10m, her best throw of the competition. While it moved her closer to the medal positions, it was still short of Seema's mark.

At the top of the standings, Julia Tunks registered a foul but remained in first place, while Samantha Hall stayed second despite another foul.

The fourth round witnessed a dramatic change in the battle for gold. Jamaica's Samantha Hall unleashed a massive throw of 60.95m, moving ahead of Canada's Julia Tunks for the first time. Tunks attempted to respond immediately but could only manage 55.96m, leaving Hall in command entering the final two rounds.

For India, the fourth round proved frustrating. Nidhi managed 55.07m, which was insufficient to challenge for bronze, while Seema fouled once again after attempting to push for a bigger distance.

Despite the foul, her third-round throw continued to keep her in medal position. The fifth round further tightened the competition. Hall improved once more, extending her lead with a superb 61.66m, effectively securing the gold medal.

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Julia Tunks could not respond, managing only 54.06m, leaving the Canadian needing something extraordinary in the final round. Nidhi threw 53.82m in her penultimate attempt and remained fourth, while Seema recorded another foul but still held onto third place. The final round offered one last opportunity for the field to alter the standings.

Cameroon's Monie Nora Atim failed to improve beyond 56.81m, confirming India at least one medal. Nidhi's final throw measured 55.39m, meaning her best remained 57.10m. Seema's final attempt also ended in a foul, but her outstanding third-round throw of 58.65m was enough to secure the bronze medal.

Julia Tunks also fouled in her final attempt, ensuring she settled for silver with 60.67m, while Samantha Hall's final throw was another foul that mattered little after her gold medal-winning effort of 61.66m.

Earlier in the athletics session, Parul Chaudhary competed in the women's 5000m final. The Indian distance runner stayed with the leading pack in the early stages but gradually slipped down the order as the pace intensified. She eventually crossed the finish line in 13th place with a timing of 15:08.56, around four seconds slower than her personal best.

Although the result fell short of medal contention, Parul gained valuable experience against a high-quality Commonwealth field.

Seema Kaliramna's bronze continues India's rich tradition in the women's discus throw at the Commonwealth Games, a discipline that has consistently delivered medals over the years. While Nidhi Rani will undoubtedly be disappointed to miss the podium despite producing a solid series of throws, the presence of two Indians in the top four once again highlights the country's growing depth in the event.

With Seema standing on the podium and India's athletics campaign continuing to gather momentum, the discus throw final provided another memorable chapter in Glasgow as the Indian contingent continued its medal-winning run at the Commonwealth Games 2026.