President's Trophy swimming on October 16

Yasarathna GAMAGE

The fifth annual Mercantile Swimming Championship for the President's Trophy organized by the Thurstan College Aquatic Club in association with Sri Lanka Amateur Aquatic Sports Union, will be held on October 16 at the Thurstan College Swimming Pool Complex.

The fifth episode of a series which started in 2007 where John Keels holdings grabbed the maiden championship, will consists of 73 swimming events including a portion for novices and differently abled Tri Forces and police personnel.

This year all time favourites John Keels Holdings who have won the championship every year will no doubt put up a good effort to continue their fame.

The event starts at 8am and the awards ceremony has been scheduled at 6pm. There will be an exhibition Diving display for the audience before the award ceremony.