Seema, 27, secured a podium finish with a best effort of 58.65m at the Scotstoun Stadium, marking her maiden major international medal. However, behind the podium glory was a deeply personal story of sacrifice and a last-minute scramble to get to Glasgow. <\/p>\r\n\r\n
\"We missed our son a lot,\" Ravinder told reporters after the event. \"He could not come because he did not have a passport, and my own travel was uncertain until the last moment. My visa was approved only on the evening of the 28th, and I flew here on the 29th, so it was not possible to bring him along. However, he watched the event from home. When I called home, he said that he slept 2 minutes ago. He is not used to waking up late,\" Ravinder told IANS.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Speaking to IANS after the medal win, Seema, who dedicated her medal to her husband for his constant mentorship and support throughout her career and post-motherhood comeback, echoed similar feelings. \"My son is at home. I miss him a lot. Whenever I talk about my son, those emotions come out again and again. Now I will go home and meet him.\"<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Seema also opened up about her struggles with employment and financial stability, revealing that age limit often prevent mature athletes from landing government jobs.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\"I tried for a job earlier, but I did not get it. Now I am 27 years old, and according to the criteria, there is an age limit of 25 years,\" Seema said. \"I don't have any financial support, and that remains a big barrier. If I had a job, it would be extremely helpful.\"<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Despite the career hurdles, the mother and PhD scholar acknowledged the backing she receives from corporate and sports institutions.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\"AFI (Athletics Federation of India) is supporting me a lot. SAI (Sports Authority of India) is supporting me a lot, and I am currently practicing at NCOE Patiala. JSW is also supporting me a lot. If I need anything else, my family arranges it for me,\" she shared.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Making an appeal to policymakers and sports administrators, Seema stressed that winning an international medal comes after lot of sacrifices and overcoming mental and financial hurdles.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\"AFI (Athletics Federation of India) is supporting me a lot. SAI (Sports Authority of India) is supporting me a lot, and I am currently practicing at NCOE Patiala. JSW is also supporting me a lot. If I need anything else, my family arranges it for me,\" she shared.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\"There is a lot of compromise behind every success; financial constraints, mental health, dietary supplements... You have to manage all of this to improve your game and performance,\" the discus thrower added.<\/p>\r\n\r\n