Tokyo Olympics: Indian discus thrower Seema Punia qualifies for the Games

Veteran Indian discus thrower Seema Punia secured a Tokyo Olympic berth after a sensational performance at the Inter-State Meet in Patiala on Tuesday (June 29).

Seema breached the Olympic qualification mark (63.50m) in the women’s section to achieve the feat. He recorded an effort of 63.72m on the last day of the inter-state meeting in Patiala.

“Seema Poonia earns #Tokyo2020 qualification with an effort of 63.70m (OQ mark 63.50m) in Women’s Discus Throw on the final day of the Inter-State Meet at #Patiala Badhaai Seema!” Athletics Federation of India (AFI) tweeted.

Last week, discus thrower Kamalpreet Kaur set new national records at the Indian Grand Prix 4.

According to AFI, Kamalpreet Kaur said that she would like to express her gratitude for the opportunity to compete with a good series As the only competitor in the women’s discus throw event.

For a 69m effort on 21 June, she started with a 63.41m throw before two fouls. She followed them with a throw of 62.33m and surpassed her new national record throw of 66.69m.

“Record Alert- Kamalpreet Kaur improved her own national record with a throw of 66.59m in Women’s Discus Throw in #IGP 4 in Patiala. Her previous best was 65.06m which she achieved in Federation Cup in March 2021 #Tokyo2020 was.” .

Kamalpreet’s throws in the Indian Grand Prix IV were: 63.41mxx 62.33m 66.59mx.

The Sports Authority of India (SAI) also came forward to congratulate Kamalpreet on this stupendous achievement.

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