President awarded special prize to Susanthika

[Monday, December 03, 2007 - 9.20 GMT]  

President Mahinda Rajapaksa awarded special a cash prize to sprinter Susanthika Jayasinghe for winning the Bronze Medal for 200 m in IAAF World Champinships in Athletics in Osaka, Japan and Gold Medal in 200 m in Asian Games 2006 at a function held at Temple Trees today, December 03, 2007. 

Gamini Lokuge, Minister of Sports, Mahinda Yapa Abeywardene, Minister of Media and Hemasiri Fernando, Chairman, National Olympic Committee were present at the occasion. 

The President who said the government is committed to the improvement of Sri Lankan sports instructed the relevant officials to expedite the construction process of the new stadium at Diyagama, Homagama. 


 

 

 

 

 

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Last Updated Date: December 03, 2007 - 9.20 GMT

 
 


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