Embassy Cup 2013
29 June 2013
This year Sri Lanka Embassy Cricket Cup was held for the sixth consecutive year on 29 June 2013 at the People’s Friendship University grounds in Moscow. The main sponsorship provided by His Excellency Udayanga Weeratunga, Ambassador and his close guidance made this event a glittering success. The tournament was held from morning to the evening amidst a large crowd consisting Sri Lankan university students, Sri Lankan community and a minor representation of Russians.
Embassy Cup cricket tournament was inaugurated in year 2008 by the present Ambassador His Excellency Udayanga Weeratunga with the motive of uniting and developing the relationship of the Sri Lankan students studying in the Russian Federation. After con-ducting the tournament for last five years it has been evident that the unity, friendship and harmony of the students of different universities have developed. More-over, this has now become an event every cricket loving student look forward to attend each year.
Eight Sri Lankan cricket teams from different universities of the Russian Federation participated in this year tournament. Lion Bros team of Kursk Medical University emerged as the Champions and was awarded the Embassy Cup Trophy and a cash prize of US$ 1,000.00 while a cash prize of US$ 500.00 was awarded to Cobra team of Kursk Medical University as they emerged Runners up. A SriLankan Airline return air ticket to Colombo was awarded to Mr. Mohomad Zeezan of Kursk Cobras Team who emerged as the Man of the Series and US$ 200.00 each was award-ed to Mr. Manoj Devapriya as the Best Batsman of the first round and Suneth Mihiranga of Volgograd University Team as the Best Bowler of the first round.
This was not only a fruitful way to break the long spell of continuous studies but to enjoy Sri Lankan food which is a rare opportunity for students living in Russia. A delicious traditional Sri Lankan lunch was served to all present by sponsor-ship of His Excellency the Ambassador. Tea and snacks for all participants were also provided throughout the day. All arrangements of the event were done by the Embassy Staff. The venue was decorated with national flags and company banners of the sponsors. A special thank should be conveyed to the Sri Lankan business community living in Russia, without their generous contribution, this event would not have become a reality.
