Asela, Ajantha and Lakshan win Red Cross Day runs
Asela Bandara won the half marathon while Ajantha Sanjeewani won the 10 kilometer race for women at the world Red Cross Day runs,
Aasela Bandara winning the half marathon for men
which were held in Matara on May 8.
P. Lakshan won the 10 kilometer race for boys under 20 years of age. The international Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC), which was founded in 1863, celebrated its 150th anniversary this year. The date of its celebration coincides with the birthday of the movement’s founder, Jean Henri Dunant. This year’s anniversary celebration was themed ‘150 years and running’ and was celebrated with some form of a run in all 188 of its member nations. In Sri Lanka the celebrations were held in Matara with a half marathon, which started at Midigama, and two 10 kilometer races that began at Mirissa. All the races ended opposite the Jayasuriya grounds in Matara where the awards ceremony was held. Parliamentary Secretary to the President, Kumarasiri Hettige, was the Chief Guest at the awards presentation, while head of the delegation of the ICRC, Shereen Cappollini, head of delegation of the IFRC, Bob McGraw and the German Red Cross Society’s Tim Bray were guests of honor. Chairman of the Matara branch of the Sri Lanka Red Cross Society, Bharatha Jonikkuhewa, and his staff organized the events at Matara which were graced by Jagath Abeysinghe, Chairman of the
Ajantha Sanjewwani winning the 10 Km race for girls
Sri Lanka Red Cross Society and other distinguished invitees.
Winners of the half marathon (open)
1. Asela Bandara (214) 69:50 minutes2. T P C P Alahakoone (223) 71:10 minutes3. Chaminda Prasanga (202) 71:20 minutes Winners of the 10 Km race for women (open) 1. D M Ajantha Sanjeewani (300) 39:03 minutes2. T Denzika (303) 40:46 minutes3. Tharanjani Sewwandi(301) 42:04 minutes Winners of the 10 Km race for boys under 20 years of age 1. P G C Lakshan (113) 33:40 minutes2. H H Prabath Anuruddha (104) 33:60 minutes3. H H Aruna Tharanga (110) 34:10 minutes
Winners of the half marathon (open)
Asela Bandara (214) ,69:50 minutes
T P C P Alahakoone (223),71:10 minutes,Chaminda Prasanga (202),71:20 minutes,Winners of the 10 Km race for women (open),D M Ajantha Sanjeewani (300)39:03 minutes ,T Denzika (303),40:46 minutes,Tharanjani Sewwandi(301)42:04 minutes,Winners of the 10 Km race for boys under 20 years of age,P G C Lakshan (113),33:40 minutes,H H Prabath Anuruddha (104),33:60 minutes,H H Aruna Tharanga (110),34:10 minutes
 Asela Bandara the winner of the half marathon at the half way mark |
 Chief guest Parliamentary secretary to the President Kumarasiri Hettige and other guest arriving for the presentation |
 Sugath Madugalla flags off the mens half marathon at Midigama |
 Sugath Madugalla flags off the womens and under 20 boys 10 Km races at Mirissa |
 The runners of the half marathon near Weligama |
 Winners of the 10 Km run for boys under 20 |
 Winners of the 10 Km run for women |
 Winners of the half marathon for men |
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