Asiad medallist Poovamma returns to action post dope ban

The 33-year-old Poovamma, a multiple medallist in the individual 400m and 4x400m relay race in the 2014 and 2018 Asian Games, ran for Karnataka in the National Games on Wednesday to mark her return

Asiad medallist Poovamma returns to action post dope ban

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The comeback of Asian Games medallist quarter-miler MR Poovamma after a doping ban has become a saga of twists and turns with the NADA’s anti-doping appeal panel (ADAP) finally deciding the date of return in her favour, following the intervention of Kerala High Court.

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The 33-year-old Poovamma, a multiple medallist in the individual 400m and 4x400m relay race in the 2014 and 2018 Asian Games, ran for Karnataka in the National Games on Wednesday to mark her return.

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