[:en]Annual Cricket Tournament “Embassy Cup 2010″
10 July, 2010
Annual Cricket Tournament organized by the Embassy of Sri Lanka for the third time was held on 10th of July 2010 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 10.00 a.m.
They were 8 eight cricket teams of Sri Lankans from the different cities of the Russian Federation and their fans gathered to play and watch the matches and all of them were served with lunch provided be the Ambassador. The tournament was concluded around 7.30 pm and the certificates and prices were given to winners.
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 Series, Best Bowler and Best Batsman were given US$ 200.00.
The ceremony was conducted around 8.30 pm with every ones good wishes for the excellent organizing.

[ngg src=”galleries” ids=”268″ display=”basic_thumbnail”][:ru]Ежегодный Туринир по Крикету «Embassy Cup 2010″
10 июля 2010 года
10 июля 2010 года на игровом поле Российского Университета Дружбы Народов состоялся третий ежегодный турнир по крикету, организованный Посольством Шри Ланки в Москве. Начало соревнования было ознаменовано зажиганием традиционной масляной лампы и пожеланиями успеха предстоящему турниру. После исполнения национального гимна Шри Ланки в 10,00 утра был дан старт соревнованиям.
На площадке собралось 8 команд из различных городов России и их болельшики, которым был предложен обед, заботливо приготовленный Посольством Шри Ланки в Москве. 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. Три лучших игрока прошедшего турнира были награждены 200 долларами США каждый.

[ngg src=”galleries” ids=”268″ display=”basic_thumbnail”] [:SI]Annual Cricket Tournament “Embassy Cup 2010″
10 July, 2010
Annual Cricket Tournament organized by the Embassy of Sri Lanka for the third time was held on 10th of July 2010 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 10.00 a.m.
They were 8 eight cricket teams of Sri Lankans from the different cities of the Russian Federation and their fans gathered to play and watch the matches and all of them were served with lunch provided be the Ambassador. The tournament was concluded around 7.30 pm and the certificates and prices were given to winners.
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 Series, Best Bowler and Best Batsman were given US$ 200.00.
The ceremony was conducted around 8.30 pm with every ones good wishes for the excellent organizing.

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