Kodagu’s Poovamma Receives Warm Welcome in Mangaluru After Asian Games Gold

Mangaluru: Mangaluru International Airport witnessed a warm reception on Friday as Kodagu-born athlete Machettira Raju Poovamma returned to the city following her gold-medal-winning performance at the 2026 Asian Games in Aichi-Nagoya.Poovamma was welcomed with enthusiasm by members of Mangaluru’s sporting community, who gathered at the airport to celebrate her achievement. Accompanied by her family, the athlete expressed gratitude to her parents, brother and coach, crediting their support for he