Cinnamon Grand Hotel hosts Sri Lankan Olympic contingent
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Standing L-R: Dileep Mudadeniya - Vice President Marketing & Events, Cinnamon Hotels & Resorts; Krishan Balendra - Chairman, John Keells Group; Namal Rajapaksa - Minister of Sports; Suresh Subramaniam - President of the National Olympic Committee of Sri Lanka and Amal Edirisooriya - Director General, Sports Ministry
Cinnamon Life, as a way of appreciating Sri Lanka’s Olympic team for representing the country at the Tokyo 2020 Olympic games, is hosting the contingent at Cinnamon Grand Colombo from July 8 to 26.
Cinnamon Life, which is Sri Lanka’s first ever integrated resort is hosting the entire contingent on full board complimentary basis, in adherence with all necessary COVID-19 health and safety protocol stipulated by the Tokyo Olympic organisers within a special dedicated floor at the Cinnamon Grand Colombo, the company said in a media release.
Commenting on the initiative, Krishan Balendra, Chairman – John Keells Holdings PLC noted: “Even amidst the challenging times the travel and tourism industry continues to face, Cinnamon Life recognises the need to support our national Olympic team and has agreed to provide accommodation for our Olympians and support staff on complimentary basis. We will extend our fullest care to give them the right state of mind with all necessary comforts to enable them to perform their best.”
Sri Lanka will be represented by nine athletes and 17 officials at the upcoming Tokyo 2020 Olympics, who will compete in nine sporting categories namely Athletics, Badminton, Equestrian, Gymnastics, Judo, Shooting and Swimming.
This will be Sri Lanka’s 18th appearance at the Summer Olympics, with the exception of the 1976 Summer Olympics in Montreal. The Sri Lanka team will consist of nine athletes; four competing in the men’s category and five competing in the women’s category.
Minister of Sports, Namal Rajapaksa said, “We are very keen to ensure the wellbeing of the athletes and aim to offer them the best comforts to boost their confidence and motivation as they prepare to represent our nation at the Tokyo 2020 Olympics. We chose a great Sri Lankan brand and appreciate the generosity and hospitality of Cinnamon during these difficult times in helping our national Olympic contingent for the upcoming Olympic games.”