Karnataka Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar officially extended his congratulations to star athlete M.R. Poovamma on October 1, recognizing her stellar performance at the 20th Asian Games in Nagoyaa, Japan. This acknowledgment came shortly after Poovamma's mother publicly voiced her daughter's disappointment over the state government's perceived lack of official recognition for her medal wins.
Poovamma, representing India, secured a gold medal in the Women's 4x400m Relay and added a silver in the 4x400m Mixed Relay event. Taking to social media platform 'X', Chief Minister Shivakumar hailed Poovamma's accomplishments as "a moment of pride for Karnataka and India." He lauded her "continuous hard work and determination" as an enduring inspiration for the youth.
The Chief Minister also extended his felicitations to other Karnataka athletes who clinched medals at the Asian Games: Shreyanka Patil for a gold in Women's Cricket, Tilottama Sen for a silver in Shooting, Sneha S.S. for a bronze in the 4x100m Mixed Relay, and Ayush Shetty for a bronze in the Men's Team category. He conveyed heartfelt congratulations and best wishes for their future sporting journeys, acknowledging their role in raising India's tricolour and enhancing the state's pride on the international stage.
Concurrently, Minister for Health and Family Welfare and Dakshina Kannada District In-charge, Khader, also commended M.R. Poovamma for her gold medal in the 400m relay at the Asian Games. Minister Khader highlighted Poovamma's local roots, noting her origin from Kodagu and her education at SDM College in Mangaluru. He emphasized that her extraordinary achievements, which have elevated India and Karnataka's reputation globally, serve as a source of immense pride for everyone. Khader echoed the sentiment that her persistent hard work and resolve, bringing another gold medal to the nation, offer continuous inspiration to students and young people. He expressed these views on the social media platform 'X'.
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📰 Source: Vartha Bharati DK