Karnataka CM Congratulates MR Poovamma Two Days After Asian Games Gold

Asian Games gold medallist MR Poovamma expressed disappointment that Karnataka officials did not contact her immediately after her 2026 Asian Games victory. The 36-year-old athlete said Karnataka CM D K Shivakumar and Deputy CM G Parameshwara called her two days later, following media reports. Shivakumar promised increased cash prizes and felicitation. Poovamma, from Dakshina Kannada, was part of the Indian women's 4x400m relay team that won gold with a time of 3:29.69.

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