Nestomalt Marathon at Kuliyapitiya
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Nestle Lanka PLC Assistant Vice President - Corporate Affairs &
Communications Bandula Egodage presenting the insurance coverage
for the Nestomalt marathon participants to Kuliyapitiya SSP S.P.
Siriwardana. Also present (from left) are Kuliyapitiya Mayor
Lakshman
Adikari and Sri Lanka Athletic Association Senior Vice President
Prema Pinnawala.
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The Athletic Association of Sri Lanka and Nestle Lanka PLC will
conduct the Nestomalt marathon for 2012, with the support of the Sri
Lanka Police and the Education Ministry, in Kuliyapitiya on March 03.
The Nestomalt marathon has brought many rural talented runners to the
spotlight in its over two decades history. In line with the much loved
brand's promise of Power, Strength and Energy all day long, Nestomalt
has been a pioneer sponsor of country's marathon sport and also have
empowered and encouraged promising athletes in this event. Athletes who
brought honour to Sri Lanka in international long distance running such
as K.A. Karunaratne, V.K.L. Samarasinghe, Bandula Samarasinghe, Sarath
Gamage, Indrajith Cooray, Thamara Padmini and Sujeewa Nilmini are some
of top marathon runners who excelled in Nestomalt marathon on previous
occasions.
Nestle Lanka's iconic brand, Nestomalt is also the official sponsor
for national marathons conducted by the Sports Ministry every year.
This year's marathon will be conducted in two segments. The first
segment is an open event where participants from any part of the country
will be eligible to take part.
The second segment will be restricted to school participants (girls
and boys) above the age of 15 years whoattend schools in the
Kuliyapitiya area and suburbs. All participants will need to report to
the starting point by 06.00 a.m. to undergo a medical check-up before
the marathon begins at 8.00 a.m. .
The first three winners of the open marathon will receive Rs. 20,000,
Rs. 15,000 and Rs. 10,000 respectively in addition to a trophy, while
those who finish from 4th to 10th positions will receive Rs. 1,000 each
together with a medal and certificate. The winner from each category
will also be awarded a thrilling helicopter ride as part of their grand
prize.
The first three winners of the school segment will also receive Rs.
10,000, Rs.7,500 and Rs. 5,000 respectively along with a trophy, while
those who finish in the 4th to 10th positions will receive Rs. 1,000
each with a medal and certificate. All first ten places for both
segments will receive a valuable gift hamper from Nestomalt.
The Nestomalt marathon will be conducted according to the rules and
regulations of the Athletic Association of Sri Lanka. Further details
about the event can be obtained by calling 0772384282. |
