Seema to donate Asiad pocket money for Kerala flood victims, asks others to do same

Asian Games bronze medal winner discus thrower Seema Punia will donate her entire pocket money of USD 700 and an additional one lakh rupees to help the flood affected people of Kerala.

The 35-year-old Seema could not defend the gold she had won in the 2014 Asian Games and had to be settled with a bronze with a best throw of 62.26m.

Seema also urged other athletes to make donations to help the people of Kerala affected by the devastating flood.

"I have decided to donate my pocket money and also one lakh more to Kerala flood victims. They have gone through a lot. I will go and try to serve those people," Seema told reporters after her event.

"I also urge all Indian athletes to donate at least half of their allowance to help the victims."
"This problem had surfaced at CWG but it was not bad. But now it will need a surgery. Today also I was in pain but it was not reason for my performance."