Mangaluru, Sep 06, 2018: M R Poovamma who struck gold for India in the relay event and silver in mixed relay at the 18th Asian Games held at Jakarta in Indonesia was given a rousing reception on her arrival at the Mangaluru International Airport on September 6, Thursday.
MLA Vedavyas Kamath, Alva’s Education Foundation President Dr Mohan Alva, Manjunath Bhandary of Sahyadri College of Engineering, parents and coach of Poovamma were present and heartily congratulated the athlete for her great performance. Several Corporators were also present.
The grand reception for the golden girl at the airport was organised by the DK District Administration, Zilla Panchayat, Mangaluru City Corporation and Youth Empowerment and Sports Department.