Mr. Sri Lanka contest on February 11

Thushan JAYASURIYA

The 63rd Mr Sri Lanka National Championship organized by Sri Lanka Body Building Association will be held on February 11 at Ananda College's Kularatne Hall, Maradana. The selection rounds will commence at 8.00 a.m. on the same day.

Sports Minister, Mahindananda Aluthgamage will be the chief guest at the occasion while Resettlement Minister Vinayagamoothy Muralitharan, Dehiwala - Mt. Lavinia Mayor Dhanasiri Amaratunge, Colombo MC Mayor A.J.M Muzammil, Western Province Chief Minister Prasanna Ranatunge, Western Province Sports Minister Upali Kodikara and other invitees will participate as special guests.

A total of 135 candidates will be in contest in 55 - 90 kg weight class, above 90 kg weight class and "Master" weight class for candidates who are above 45 years of age.

Valuable prizes including air tickets and cash will be on offer for the winner of the "Mr. Sri Lanka" title while the first, second and third places of each weight class will be awarded gifts and certificates sponsored by Nature's Secret.