Rotary Club of Mangalore Central and Rotract Club of Mangalore City have chosen Asian Games 2026 medallist M.R. Poovamma for their annual Vandana Awards in Mangaluru in recognition of her contribution to the field of sports. Olympian M R Poovamma receives state honour from Mangaluru Rotary clubs for excellence in athletics, celebrating her remarkable sporting achievements and Arjuna Award recognition.