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Thursday, August 07, 2008 - 7.00 GMT |
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President visits Olympic village |
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President Mahinda Rajapaksa and Madam
Shiranthi Rajapaksa visited the Olympic
village yesterday (6) evening. They were
welcomed by the Deputy Mayor Chen Jiang.
The President met the Sri Lankan contingent
to the Olympics and encouraged them to
perform their best in the coming events. The
members of the Sri Lankan contingent highly
appreciated the gesture of the President
visiting and encouraging them. They promised
to do their best and bring credit to the
country.
Sports Minister Gamini Lokuge, Sri Lankan
Ambassador K. Amunugama and Chairman of the
Sri Lankan Olympic Committee Hemasiri
Fernando also accompanied the President.
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