Mangaluru: Mangaluru’s golden girl Poovamma who struck gold for India in Asiad was felicitated on September 29, Saturday on behalf of Mangaluru City Corporation prior to the MCC Council meet.
Poovamma was gifted a cheque for Rs 2 lakh apart from honouring her with a peta, shawl and a memento.
Mayor Bhasker Moily, Deputy Mayor Mohammad K, former Mayor Mahabala Maarla, Commissioner Mohammad Nazeer and corporators were present.