Tamil Nadu government blames election MCC for not showing support to the Asian athletics gold medal winner Gomathi Marimuthu

Gomathi Marimuthu, who is from a rural and ecomically backward background, me whole county proud after winning gold medal in 800 mts running at Asian athletics competition that was organized in Doha, Qatar. Even as social media heaped praises on player for bagging gold, one from state government or even sports ministry went and received Gomathi Marimuthu from Chennai airport.

This created a massive controversy as ne of officials went to welcome gold medalist.

Senior minister Jayakumar spoke to media and said that government didn't do anything for her since that would be a violation of model code of conduct. He also went on to d that government h sought permission from election commission and  CM EPS to do all needy things once y get clearance from EC. 

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Earlier, Gomathi Marimuthu during a press conference in Chennai said that she need support from state government to accomplish her future goal which is Olympics. She also ded that she knew of many such athletes who h given up on ir sporting careers sue to lack of support.

“My far ate food kept for cattle in order to provide me with decent food so that I can train for athletics,” said a tearful Gomathi Marimuthu at a press meet on Friday in Chennai.

 Gomathi said that she does t want anybody to suffer like she did during her training period.

“I h to fight for my rights at every step. I have seen many athletes give up because y did t have help or resources needed to prepare. I would be happy if government helps m,” she pointed out.