Seema Antil
Encyclopedia
Seema Antil is an India
n discus throw
er. Her personal best throw is 64.84 m (212.7 ft), achieved in August 2004 in Kiev
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, Haryana
. She attended Government College, Sonipat.
, but 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. http://www.hinduonnet.com/2001/10/02/stories/07020116.htm She won a bronze medal at the next World Junior Championships in 2002
.
She won the 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. http://ia.rediff.com/sports/2006/dec/09dohalead02.htm
She won the bronze medal at the 2010 Commonwealth Games
.
She has been considered and her name is approved under the OPEX Scheme of NATIONAL SPORTS DEVELOPMENT FUND for London Olympic Games-2012.
India
India , officially the Republic of India , is a country in South Asia. It is the seventh-largest country by geographical area, the second-most populous country with over 1.2 billion people, and the most populous democracy in the world...
n discus throw
Discus throw
The discus throw is an event in track and field athletics competition, in which an athlete throws a heavy disc—called a discus—in an attempt to mark a farther distance than his or her competitors. It is an ancient sport, as evidenced by the 5th century BC Myron statue, Discobolus...
er. Her personal best throw is 64.84 m (212.7 ft), achieved in August 2004 in Kiev
Kiev
Kiev or Kyiv is the capital and the largest city of Ukraine, located in the north central part of the country on the Dnieper River. The population as of the 2001 census was 2,611,300. However, higher numbers have been cited in the press....
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Early life
Antil was born in a jat family in SonipatSonipat
Sonipat , also spelled as Sonepat, is an ancient town and a municipal council in Sonipat district in the state of Haryana, India. It comes under National Capital Region and is 45 km north of Delhi. The Yamuna River runs along the eastern boundary of the district...
, Haryana
Haryana
Haryana is a state in India. Historically, it has been a part of the Kuru region in North India. The name Haryana is found mentioned in the 12th century AD by the apabhramsha writer Vibudh Shridhar . It is bordered by Punjab and Himachal Pradesh to the north, and by Rajasthan to the west and south...
. She attended Government College, Sonipat.
Athletics
Antil originally won the gold medal at the 2000 World Junior Championships2000 World Junior Championships in Athletics
The 2000 World Junior Championships in Athletics is the 2000 version of the World Junior Championships in Athletics. It was held in Santiago, Chile.-Men:-Women:-Medals table:...
, but lost it due to a positive drugs test for pseudoephedrine
Pseudoephedrine
Pseudoephedrine is a sympathomimetic drug of the phenethylamine and amphetamine chemical classes. It is used as a nasal/sinus decongestant and stimulant, or as a wakefulness-promoting agent....
.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. http://www.hinduonnet.com/2001/10/02/stories/07020116.htm She won a bronze medal at the next World Junior Championships in 2002
2002 World Junior Championships in Athletics
The 2002 World Junior Championships in Athletics is the 2002 version of the World Junior Championships in Athletics. It was held in Kingston, Jamaica from July 16 to July 21, 2002.-Men:-Women:-Medals table:...
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She won the silver medal at the 2006 Commonwealth Games
2006 Commonwealth Games
The 2006 Commonwealth Games were held in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia between 15 March and 26 March 2006. It was the largest sporting event to be staged in Melbourne, eclipsing the 1956 Summer Olympics in terms of the number of teams competing, athletes competing, and events being held.The site...
, and was honoured with Bhim Award by the Haryana
Haryana
Haryana is a state in India. Historically, it has been a part of the Kuru region in North India. The name Haryana is found mentioned in the 12th century AD by the apabhramsha writer Vibudh Shridhar . It is bordered by Punjab and Himachal Pradesh to the north, and by Rajasthan to the west and south...
state government on 26 June 2006. Her absence from the 2006 Asian Games
2006 Asian Games
The 15th Asian Games, officially known as the XV Asiad, is Asia's Olympic-style sporting event that was held in Doha, Qatar from December 1 to December 15, 2006. Doha was the first city in its region and only the second in West Asia to host the games...
attracted considerable media attention. http://ia.rediff.com/sports/2006/dec/09dohalead02.htm
She won the bronze medal at the 2010 Commonwealth Games
2010 Commonwealth Games
The 2010 Commonwealth Games, officially known as the XIX Commonwealth Games, were held in Delhi, India, from 3 to 14 October 2010. A total of 6,081 athletes from 71 Commonwealth nations and dependencies competed in 21 sports and 272 events, making it the largest Commonwealth Games till date...
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She has been considered and her name is approved under the OPEX Scheme of NATIONAL SPORTS DEVELOPMENT FUND for London Olympic Games-2012.
Achievements
| Representing | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | Olympic Games | Athens, Greece | 14th | 60.64 m |