[:en]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.
04 июля 2009 года
24 июля 2009 года на игровом поле Российского Университета Дружбы Народов состоялся второй ежегодный турнир по крикету, организованный Посольством Шри Ланки в Москве совместно с сообществом бизнесменов Шри Ланки, проживающих в Москве. Начало соревнования было ознаменовано зажиганием традиционной лампы. После исполнения национального гимна Шри Ланки в 10,30 утра был дан старт соревнованиям.
На площадке собралось около 200 зрителей, которым был предложен обед, заботливо приготовленный Посольством Шри Ланки в Москве. В соревновании принимали участие 8 команд из различных городов России. По окончании турнира в 19,30, прошло торжественное награждение всех участников памятными грамотами, а победителей соревнования, призами.
Посол Шри Ланки Е.П. Удаянга Виратунга лично обратился к участникам и вручил Кубок чемпионам и денежный приз в размере 1000 долларов США. Команда, занявшая второе место, получила 500 долларов США. Лучший игрок турнира был награжден 300 долларами США.
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.
