All arrangements have been finalized to conduct the 47th National Sports Festival on 24th, 25th and 26th August at the Sugathadasa Stadium in Colombo said Sports Director General Dr Shemal Fernando.
The Ministry of Sports and Youth Affairs together with the Department of Sports Development is conducting the mega event under the leadership and guidance of the Minister of Sports, Roshan Ranasinghe. This is the great Sport event while it’s like our Olympics and all sports are included for this event which is conducted by Sports Ministry added Dr Shemal Fernando.
This year the games is conducted with a slashed budget but all needs of over five thousand athletes have been looked into very carefully and fulfilled said Sports Director General.
The Opening Ceremony under the patronage of the Prime Minister, Dinesh Gunawardene will take place at 3.00 p m on 24th August while the Closing Ceremony will be held under the patronage of the President of Sri Lanka, Ranil Wickremesinghe at 3.00 p m on 26th August.
