Sprinter M.R. Poovamma welcomed at Mangaluru International Airport
Asian Games gold medalist sprinter M.R. Poovamma received a warm welcome at Mangaluru International Airport. She expressed gratitude to her family and the local sporting community for their support.
Why it matters
Celebrating local athletes fosters community pride and encourages participation in sports at the regional level.
Mangaluru International Airport welcomed Aichi-Nagoya quarter-miler and gold medallist M.R. Poovamma with fanfare when she arrived in Mangaluru on Friday.
Ms. Poovamma has won four gold medals in her pet event, the 4x400 m relay, at four different Asian Games.
With her family by her side, Ms. Poovamma thanked her parents, brother and coach for her success, and acknowledged the love and affection shown by the city’s sporting fraternity, which turned up in large numbers to welcome her.
Published - October 02, 2026 08:50 pm IST
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