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{{Medal|Gold| [[2014 Asian Games|2014 Incheon]]|[[Athletics at the 2014 Asian Games – Women's discus throw|Discus throw]]}} | |||
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{{Medal|Silver| [[2006 Commonwealth Games|2006 Melbourne]]|[[Athletics at the 2006 Commonwealth Games|Discus throw]]}} | {{Medal|Silver| [[2006 Commonwealth Games|2006 Melbourne]]|[[Athletics at the 2006 Commonwealth Games|Discus throw]]}} | ||
{{Medal|Bronze | [[2010 Commonwealth Games|2010 Delhi]] |[[Athletics at the 2010 Commonwealth Games|Discus throw]]}} | |||
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{{Medal|Silver | [[2018 Commonwealth Games|2018 Goldcoast]] |[[Athletics at the 2018 Commonwealth Games|Discus throw]]}} | {{Medal|Silver | [[2018 Commonwealth Games|2018 Goldcoast]] |[[Athletics at the 2018 Commonwealth Games|Discus throw]]}} | ||
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{{Medal|Bronze | [[2002 World Junior Championships in Athletics|2002 Kingston]] | [[Discus throw]]}} | {{Medal|Bronze | [[2002 World Junior Championships in Athletics|2002 Kingston]] | [[Discus throw]]}} | ||
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'''Seema Punia-Antil''' (born 27 July 1983) is an | '''Seema Punia-Antil''' (born 27 July 1983) is an Indian [[discus throw]]er. Her personal best throw is {{convert|63.72|m|ft|abbr=on}}, achieved at the National Senior Inter-state Athletic Championships 2021.<ref>{{cite news|title=Discus thrower Seema Punia qualifies for Rio Olympics|url=http://www.thehindu.com/sport/other-sports/discus-thrower-seema-punia-qualifies-for-rio-olympics/article8662999.ece|access-date=29 July 2016|work=[[The Hindu]]|agency=[[Press Trust of India]]|date=29 May 2016}}</ref> | ||
==Early life== | ==Early life== | ||
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==Career== | ==Career== | ||
Antil originally won a gold medal at the [[2000 World Junior Championships in Athletics|2000 World Junior Championships]], but she lost it due to a positive drugs' test for [[pseudoephedrine]]. As per the rules in force at that time for such an offence, her National Federation issued her a public warning after stripping her of the medal.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.hinduonnet.com/2001/10/02/stories/07020116.htm |title=The Hindu : Seema Antil loses gold medal on ephedrine violation |publisher=Hinduonnet.com |date=2001-10-02 |access-date=2014-08-25}}</ref> She won a bronze medal at the next [[2002 World Junior Championships in Athletics|World Junior Championships in 2002]]. | Antil originally won a gold medal at the [[2000 World Junior Championships in Athletics|2000 World Junior Championships]], but she lost it due to a positive drugs' test for [[pseudoephedrine]]. As per the rules in force at that time for such an offence, her National Federation issued her a public warning after stripping her of the medal.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.hinduonnet.com/2001/10/02/stories/07020116.htm |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20011023023217/http://www.hinduonnet.com/2001/10/02/stories/07020116.htm |url-status=usurped |archive-date=23 October 2001 |title=The Hindu : Seema Antil loses gold medal on ephedrine violation |publisher=Hinduonnet.com |date=2001-10-02 |access-date=2014-08-25}}</ref> She won a bronze medal at the next [[2002 World Junior Championships in Athletics|World Junior Championships in 2002]]. | ||
She won a silver medal at the [[2006 Commonwealth Games]], and was honoured with Bhim Award by the [[Haryana]] state government on 26 June 2006. Her absence from the [[2006 Asian Games]] attracted considerable media attention.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://ia.rediff.com/sports/2006/dec/09dohalead02.htm |title=Seema Antil not to take part in Doha |publisher=Ia.rediff.com |date=2004-12-31 |access-date=2014-08-25}}</ref> She had tested positive for a steroid (stanozolol) prior to the Games but was cleared to participate by her National Federation. She, however, opted out of the team for the Games.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.hindu.com/2006/12/09/stories/2006120910962000.htm |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070105021218/http://www.hindu.com/2006/12/09/stories/2006120910962000.htm |url-status=dead |archive-date=2007-01-05 |title=Seema cleared, opts out |date=2006-12-09 |newspaper=[[The Hindu]] |access-date=2014-08-25}}</ref> | She won a silver medal at the [[2006 Commonwealth Games]], and was honoured with Bhim Award by the [[Haryana]] state government on 26 June 2006. Her absence from the [[2006 Asian Games]] attracted considerable media attention.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://ia.rediff.com/sports/2006/dec/09dohalead02.htm |title=Seema Antil not to take part in Doha |publisher=Ia.rediff.com |date=2004-12-31 |access-date=2014-08-25}}</ref> She had tested positive for a steroid (stanozolol) prior to the Games but was cleared to participate by her National Federation. She, however, opted out of the team for the Games.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.hindu.com/2006/12/09/stories/2006120910962000.htm |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070105021218/http://www.hindu.com/2006/12/09/stories/2006120910962000.htm |url-status=dead |archive-date=2007-01-05 |title=Seema cleared, opts out |date=2006-12-09 |newspaper=[[The Hindu]] |access-date=2014-08-25}}</ref> | ||
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Born | Sonipat, Haryana, India | 27 July 1983
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Sport | Athletics |
Event(s) | Discus throw |
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Seema Punia-Antil (born 27 July 1983) is an Indian discus thrower. Her personal best throw is 63.72 m (209.1 ft), achieved at the National Senior Inter-state Athletic Championships 2021.[1]
Early life
Seema Antil was born in Khewda village of Sonipat district in Haryana.[2] Her sporting career began at the age of 11 years as a hurdler and a long-jumper, but later took to discus throw.[3] Her gold medal win at the World Junior Championships in 2000 in Santiago earned her the nickname: 'Millennium Child'.[4] She studied in the Government College, Sonipat.
Career
Antil originally won a gold medal at the 2000 World Junior Championships, but she lost it due to a positive drugs' test for pseudoephedrine. As per the rules in force at that time for such an offence, her National Federation issued her a public warning after stripping her of the medal.[5] She won a bronze medal at the next World Junior Championships in 2002.
She won a silver medal at the 2006 Commonwealth Games, and was honoured with Bhim Award by the Haryana state government on 26 June 2006. Her absence from the 2006 Asian Games attracted considerable media attention.[6] She had tested positive for a steroid (stanozolol) prior to the Games but was cleared to participate by her National Federation. She, however, opted out of the team for the Games.[7]
She won a bronze medal at the 2010 Commonwealth Games. She finished 13th at the 2012 London Olympics. In 2014, she won a silver medal at the Commonwealth Games and a gold at the Asian Games.[8]
Personal life
Antil is married to Ankush Punia, her coach, and a former discus thrower who represented India at 2004 Summer Olympics in Athens.[9]
International competitions
Year | Competition | Venue | Position | Event | Notes |
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Representing | |||||
2002 | World Junior Championships | Kingston, Jamaica | 3rd | Discus throw | 55.83 m |
2004 | Olympic Games | Athens, Greece | 14th | Discus throw | 60.64 m |
2006 | Commonwealth Games | Melbourne, Australia | 2nd | Discus throw | 60.56 m |
2010 | Commonwealth Games | Delhi, India | 3rd | Discus throw | 58.46 m |
2012 | Olympic Games | London, England | 13th | Discus throw | 61.91 m |
2014 | Commonwealth Games | Glasgow, Scotland | 2nd | Discus throw | 58.44 m |
Asian Games | Incheon, South Korea | 1st | Discus throw | 61.03 m | |
2016 | Olympic Games | Rio de Janeiro, Brazil | 20th | Discus throw | 57.58 m |
2018 | Commonwealth Games | Gold Coast, Australia | 2nd | Discus throw | 60.41 m |
2021 | Olympic Games | Tokyo, Japan | 16th (q) | Discus throw | 60.57 m |
See also
References
- ↑ "Discus thrower Seema Punia qualifies for Rio Olympics". The Hindu. Press Trust of India. 29 May 2016. Retrieved 29 July 2016.
- ↑ "Seema Antil". Athletes. Sports Reference. Archived from the original on 18 April 2020. Retrieved 11 October 2010.
- ↑ "Seema Antil profile". The Times of India.
- ↑ "Asian Games 2014: Two no-shows and two doping charges later, Seema Punia spins gold". The Indian Express. 29 September 2014.
- ↑ "The Hindu : Seema Antil loses gold medal on ephedrine violation". Hinduonnet.com. 2 October 2001. Archived from the original on 23 October 2001. Retrieved 25 August 2014.
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: CS1 maint: unfit URL (link) - ↑ "Seema Antil not to take part in Doha". Ia.rediff.com. 31 December 2004. Retrieved 25 August 2014.
- ↑ "Seema cleared, opts out". The Hindu. 9 December 2006. Archived from the original on 5 January 2007. Retrieved 25 August 2014.
- ↑ "India's discus thrower Seema Punia clinches gold at Asian Games". India Today. 29 September 2014. Retrieved 6 October 2014.
- ↑ "CWG medallist ties the knot". tribuneindia.com. 8 February 2011.
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