Lak Pohora Cycle Race on August 3
The Lak Pohora Cycle Race (men and women) will be worked off on
August 3 (Wednesday). It will begin at Vavuniya at 7 am and proceed to
Anuradhapura and then return to Vavuniya in the evening.
The cycle race is being organized by Minister of Agrarian Services
and Wildlife S M Chandrasena to coincide with ‘Govi Satiya 2011’ which
is being held at Agricultural School, Vavuniya. It is being sponsored by
Lanka Fertilizer Company.
The winner of the men’s race will receive the Lak Pohara Trophy, a
bicycle and Rs 25,000 in cash while the first runner-up will receive a
bicycle and Rs 20,000 while the third placed will be given a bicycle and
a cash award of Rs 15,000.
The champion of the women’s cycle race will receive the Lak Pohora
Trophy, a bicycle and Rs 20,000 in cash while the first runner-up will
be presented with a bicycle and a cash award of Rs 15,000. |