SportsAsian Games Gold Medalist MR Poovamma Urges Karnataka to Increase Athlete Rewards
MR Poovamma, gold medalist in the women's 4x400m relay at the Asian Games, has called on the Karnataka government to increase cash rewards for medal-winning athletes. After returning to Mangaluru, she expressed disappointment over the lack of recognition from Karnataka officials compared to other states. Deputy CM Dr G Parameshwara later assured her the government would honor her achievement. Poovamma urged Chief Minister DK Shivakumar to enhance financial support for athletes.
Deccan Herald··Mangaluru



