CM felicitates Asian Games Gold Medalist Poovamma
Mangaluru, Sept 07: Chief Minister H.D. Kumaraswamy, during his visit to Managaluru today, felicitated Asian Games Gold Medalist Poovamma, who made the nation proud in the recent Asian Games held in Jakarta in Indonesia.
It was a touching moment when Chief Minister felicitated her with a total cash prize of Rs. 40 lakh, including Rs. 25 lakh for winning gold medal and Rs. 15 lakh for winning the silver medal, and he promised her to allot a site.
Chief Minister said that let her inspire others and reiterated that the government is committed to encourage achievers in sports.
Overwhelmed Poovamma thanked Chief Minister for this quick gesture. Meanwhile, the Women and Child Development Minister Dr. Jayamala Congratulated her. Loksabha Member Nalin Kumar Kateel, Leader of Opposition in Legislative Council Kota Srinivasa Poojary and other elected representatives and officers were present.
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Abhigyan Kundu hits 209 not out for first-ever double ton in Youth ODIs for India
Dubai (PTI): Wicketkeeper-batter Abhigyan Kundu on Tuesday created history with first-ever double ton in Youth ODIs for India, scoring an unbeaten against Malaysia in the U-19 Asia Cup match here.
The 17-year-old Kundu thus recorded only the second instance of a double century in Youth ODIs after South Africa's Jorich Van Schalkwyk, who had scored 215 off 153 balls against Zimbabwe earlier this year in Harare.
Batting at No 5, the left-handed Kundu hit an overall 19 fours and seven sixes to smash 209 not out off only 125 balls.
His knock powered India U-19 to a huge 408 for seven batting first.
Earlier in the same tournament, Vaibhav Sooryavanshi had scored a 95-ball 171 against the UAE, which is overall the ninth highest individual score in the format.
