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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