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Karnataka CM Praises Poovamma for Asian Games Gold, Silver Medals
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News18•01-10-2026, 21:00
Karnataka CM Praises Poovamma for Asian Games Gold, Silver Medals
- •Karnataka Chief Minister D K Shivakumar congratulated athlete M R Poovamma for her performance at the 2026 Asian Games in Japan.
- •Poovamma secured a gold medal in the Women’s 4x400m Relay and a silver medal in the 4x400m Mixed Relay.
- •The Chief Minister praised her determination, calling it an inspiration and a source of pride for Karnataka and India.
- •M R Poovamma, 36, hails from the Kodagu district in Karnataka.
Key Questions Answered
M R Poovamma won a gold medal in the Women's 4×400m relay and a silver medal in the 4×400m mixed relay at the 2026 Asian Games in Japan.
The 36-year-old athlete M R Poovamma hails from the Kodagu district in Karnataka.
The historic gold-winning Indian women's 4x400m relay team comprised Kiran, Machettira Poovamma, Prachi, and Vithya Ramaraj.
