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

Seema breached the Olympic qualification mark (63.50m) in the women's category to achieve the feat. She registered an attempt of 63.72m on the last day of the Inter-State meet in Patiala.

Veteran Indian discus thrower Seema Punia on Tuesday (June 29) bagged the Tokyo Olympics berth after a sensational performance in the Inter-State meet in Patiala. Seema breached the Olympic qualification mark (63.50m) in the women's category to achieve the feat. She registered an attempt of 63.72m on the last day of the Inter-State meet in Patiala. "Seema Poonia earns #Tokyo2020 qualification with an effort of 63.70m (OQ mark 63.50m) in the women discus throw on the last day of Inter-State meet in #Patiala Congrats Seema!" Athletics Federation of India (AFI) tweeted.