Poovamma Clinches Gold at the Asian Games

Japan, Sept. 29: Machettira Poovamma, hailing from Kodagu, has achieved a historic feat by winning a gold medal at the ongoing Asian Games in Japan. Poovamma, who had previously won a silver medal in the mixed relay a few days ago, was part of the Indian team that secured first place and the gold medal in the women's 4x400m relay.

India clinched the top spot by completing the relay in 3 minutes, 29.69 seconds. Bahrain finished second, while China took third place.

In today's relay, Kiran started the race for the Indian women's team; the team was in third place when she handed the baton to Poovamma. Poovamma ran swiftly to move the team into first place before handing the baton to Prachi. Subsequently, Vithya maintained the lead while finishing the race, securing the gold for India. Poovamma had previously won gold medals at the Asian Games in the 2014 women's relay and the 2018 women's and mixed relays. She also won a bronze medal in the 400m race in 2014. With the silver and now the gold won at the current Asian Games, her total medal tally at the event has reached six.

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