The Hindu

Indian sprinter MR Poovamma on Asiad gold: Aim was to win gold and hear the national anthem

Having bagged gold and silver medals at the Asian Games, Indian sprinter M.R. Poovamma spoke on restoring the womens 4x400m relay teams winning streak after a four-year gap. Recalling the victory, Poovamma said taking to the track with the sole intent of securing the top podium spot and hearing the national anthem played at the venue served as the teams greatest motivation.