Discus thrower Seema qualifies for Rio Olympics
Indian discus thrower Seema Punia has qualified for the 2016 Olympic games in Rio de Janeiro. With a throw of 62.62 metres, Seema beat the Olympic qualification mark of 61.00 metres and won the gold medal at Pat Young Thrower's Classic, California. The Haryana-based athlete has previously won three Commonwealth Games medals and a gold medal at the Asian Games.