Seema Punia is an Indian discus thrower who competes at national and international levels. |
She began participating in hurdle races at the age of 11 and excelled in athletic competitions during her school days. |
Her father supported her sports journey by providing encouragement, milk, and ghee to help build her stamina. |
Initially involved in long jump, Seema transitioned to shot put and discus throw. |
She has competed in prestigious discus throw events like the Asian Games, Commonwealth Games, and Olympics. |
Seema faced a setback in 2000 when she tested positive for a drug test and had to return a gold medal from the World Junior Championships. |
The Haryana Government honored Seema with the Bhim Award in 2006 for her sports achievements. |
Joining the Haryana Police as a sub-inspector in 2010, Seema highlighted the challenges she faced due to lack of support from sports authorities in India. |
Seema participated in the Tokyo Olympics 2020, held in 2021 due to the pandemic, representing India in discus throw. |
Expressing a desire to excel in shot put alongside discus throw, Seema aims to win an Olympic medal in the upcoming years. |
In 2021, Seema raised doping concerns and requested testing for discus thrower Kamalpreet Kaur for hyperandrogenism dosage. |