Cricket Tournament “Embassy Cup 2009″
04 July, 2009
Annual Cricket Tournament organized by the Embassy of Sri Lanka for the second time was held on 04th of July 2009 at the play ground of Peoples Friendship University of Russia. This colorful event was ceremonially declared open by the H.E. Udayanga Weeratunga, Ambassador of Sri Lanka to the Russian Federation by lighting the traditional oil lamp and playing National anthem at 10.30 a.m.
They were more 200 viewers gathered to watch the matches and all of them were served with lunch provided be the Ambassador. The eight cricket teams of Sri Lankans from the different cities of the Russian federation were participated. The tournament was concluded around 7.30 pm and the certificates and prices were given by the Ambassador, diplomats and sponsors.
All players of the team were given certificated and gift parcels while champions were given Embassy Cup Trophy and Cash US$ 1,000.00, Runner’s Up US$ 500.00. Man of the Match US$ 300.00 and Special award for the all Rounder US$ 200.00.
The ceremony was conducted around 8.30 pm with every ones good wishes for the excellent organizing.
