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Leaders Congratulate Asian Games Gold Medallist M R Poovamma
M R Poovamma won a gold medal for India in the 4×400m relay at the Asian Games.
The competition was held in Nagoya, Japan.
After her win, local leaders visited her home in Mangaluru to congratulate her.
Vedavyas Kamath said the state should reward and encourage her.
He also suggested giving her a senior job through the sports quota.
Captain Brijesh Chowta said her achievement could inspire young athletes.
District in-charge minister U T Khader also honoured her.
District officials, a coach, political representatives and Poovamma’s family members were present.
M R Poovamma won gold for India in the 4×400m relay at the Asian Games in Nagoya, Japan.
Local leaders visited her Mangaluru residence to congratulate her on the achievement.
BJP MLA Vedavyas Kamath urged the state government to offer recognition similar to that given in other states.
Kamath also called for Poovamma to receive a senior post under the sports quota.
MP Captain Brijesh Chowta and district in-charge minister U T Khader also felicitated Poovamma.
- Who
- Asian Games gold medallist M R Poovamma and local leaders, including Vedavyas Kamath, Captain Brijesh Chowta and U T Khader.
- What
- Leaders visited and felicitated Poovamma after she won gold for India in the 4×400m relay.
- Where
- Poovamma's residence in Mangaluru; the Asian Games event was in Nagoya, Japan.
- When
- After Poovamma's Asian Games gold-medal win; no date is specified.
- Why
- To congratulate her achievement; Vedavyas Kamath also urged the state government to recognize and encourage her.
Recognition and support
No opposing position reported
State recognition for Poovamma
Recognition and support
Vedavyas Kamath urged the state government to provide recognition and encouragement similar to that given to medal winners in other states, and called for a senior post for Poovamma under the sports quota.
No opposing position reported
The article reports no response or opposing view from the state government.
Key facts
- Athlete
- M R Poovamma
- Achievement
- Gold medal for India in the 4×400m relay at the Asian Games
- Asian Games location
- Nagoya, Japan
- Felicitations location
- Poovamma's residence in Mangaluru
- Recognition proposed
- Cash rewards and encouragement comparable to those offered in other states
- Appointment proposed
- A senior post under the sports quota
- Other leaders named
- Captain Brijesh Chowta and U T Khader
Sources
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