Background
Seema Antil was born in a Jat family of Antil gotra in Khewda village of Sonipat district in Haryana.
Seema Antil was born in a Jat family of Antil gotra in Khewda village of Sonipat district in Haryana.
Her sporting career began at the age of 11 years as a hurdler and a long-jumper, but later took to discus throw. 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. Her absence from the 2006 Asian Games attracted considerable media attention.
She had tested positive for a steroid (stanozolol) prior to the Games but was cleared to participate by her National Federation.
She, however, opted out of the team for the Games. She finished 13th at the 2012 London Olympics.