Athlete M.R. Poovamma being accorded a grand welcome by people of Mangaluru at Mangaluru International Airport on Friday.
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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 4Ă—400 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
