<p>Olympian M R Poovamma, who won a gold medal in 4X400 metre relay and silver in the mixed relay in the recently concluded Asian Games, was accorded a warm welcome by the district administration, Zilla Panchayat, Department of Youth Empowerment and Sports at Mangaluru International Airport on Thursday.</p>.<p class="bodytext">On the occasion, Poovamma dedicated her medals to her parents and the flood victims of Kodagu. “I have achieved success because of the constant support of my parents,” she said elatedly.</p>.<p class="bodytext">“I am happy over the reception in my hometown. I had received a similar reception in 2014. I have to prepare for Asian Championship and World Championship which will be held next year. The training camp will be held from October. I want to participate in 2020 Olympics and training for it will start next year,” she said.</p>.<p class="bodytext">She said that she had met Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Minister for Sports Rajyavardhan Singh Rathore and they have promised of all support and assistance to her.</p>.<p class="bodytext">Mangaluru City South MLA D Vedavyas Kamath said Poovamma has brought laurels not only to the country but also to the state and the district.</p>.<p class="bodytext">He urged the state government to announce Rs 1 crore and a government site in Mangaluru to Poovamma.</p>.<p class="bodytext">Representing the state and country, Poovamma has won several medals in the international events. The government should support her by announcing a site for her in Mangaluru. Poovamma’s family had already applied for a site to Mangaluru Urban Development Authority four years ago. Without any delay, the site should be sanctioned to Poovamma now, he urged the government.</p>.<p class="bodytext">Poovamma has worked hard for her achievement. Considering her hard work, the government should announce cash prize of Rs 1 crore and support her further, he<br />said.</p>.<p class="bodytext">The MLA said that he will meet Chief Minister H D Kumaraswamy and impress upon him the need to announce a cash prize to Poovamma.</p>.<p class="bodytext">Former minister Abhayachandra Jain, Opposition leader in Mangaluru City Corporation Council Premananda Shetty, Corporator Roopa D Bangera, Alva’s Education Foundation Chairman Dr M Mohan Alva, Sahyadri College of Engineering and Management Chairman Manjunath Bhandary and others were present at the airport on the occasion.</p>
<p>Olympian M R Poovamma, who won a gold medal in 4X400 metre relay and silver in the mixed relay in the recently concluded Asian Games, was accorded a warm welcome by the district administration, Zilla Panchayat, Department of Youth Empowerment and Sports at Mangaluru International Airport on Thursday.</p>.<p class="bodytext">On the occasion, Poovamma dedicated her medals to her parents and the flood victims of Kodagu. “I have achieved success because of the constant support of my parents,” she said elatedly.</p>.<p class="bodytext">“I am happy over the reception in my hometown. I had received a similar reception in 2014. I have to prepare for Asian Championship and World Championship which will be held next year. The training camp will be held from October. I want to participate in 2020 Olympics and training for it will start next year,” she said.</p>.<p class="bodytext">She said that she had met Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Minister for Sports Rajyavardhan Singh Rathore and they have promised of all support and assistance to her.</p>.<p class="bodytext">Mangaluru City South MLA D Vedavyas Kamath said Poovamma has brought laurels not only to the country but also to the state and the district.</p>.<p class="bodytext">He urged the state government to announce Rs 1 crore and a government site in Mangaluru to Poovamma.</p>.<p class="bodytext">Representing the state and country, Poovamma has won several medals in the international events. The government should support her by announcing a site for her in Mangaluru. Poovamma’s family had already applied for a site to Mangaluru Urban Development Authority four years ago. Without any delay, the site should be sanctioned to Poovamma now, he urged the government.</p>.<p class="bodytext">Poovamma has worked hard for her achievement. Considering her hard work, the government should announce cash prize of Rs 1 crore and support her further, he<br />said.</p>.<p class="bodytext">The MLA said that he will meet Chief Minister H D Kumaraswamy and impress upon him the need to announce a cash prize to Poovamma.</p>.<p class="bodytext">Former minister Abhayachandra Jain, Opposition leader in Mangaluru City Corporation Council Premananda Shetty, Corporator Roopa D Bangera, Alva’s Education Foundation Chairman Dr M Mohan Alva, Sahyadri College of Engineering and Management Chairman Manjunath Bhandary and others were present at the airport on the occasion.</p>