Athlete M.R. Poovamma being felicitated by Minister U.T. Khader at her home in Mangaluru on Saturday.
Minister in-charge of Dakshina Kannada U. T. Khader, Dakshina Kannada Member of Parliament Captain Brijesh Chowta and Mangaluru City South MLA D. Vedavyasa Kamath felicitated Aichi-Nagoya quarter-miler and gold medallist M.R. Poovamma at her residence in Urwa Stores in the city on Saturday.
Ms. Poovamma has won four gold medals in her pet event, the 4x400 m relay, at four different Asian Games.
Speaking on the occasion Mr. Khader lauded the perseverance of Ms. Poovamma’s in achieving her goals. Her achievements are inspiration to the youth and students to excel in sports activities, the Minister said.
Mr. Khader said that Ms. Poovamma will be felicitated among other sports talents in Bengaluru by the State government on October 6.
Mr. Kamath said that the State government should honour Asian Games medallists suitably by providing enough incentive like other States.
Published - October 04, 2026 12:51 am IST