Consulate General of India
Hambantota
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Press Release
25th December
2021
AKAM – Hambantota District Sevens Football
Tournament
Consulate General of India,
Hambantota in association with Hambantota Football Academy Sports Club organized
“AKAM –Hambantota District Sevens Football
Tournament” on 25th
December 2021 at the Lanka Salt Limited, Playground Hambantota. This tournament
was organized as a part of “Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav” , an
initiative of the Government of India to celebrate and commemorate 75 years of
progressive India and the glorious history of it’s people, culture and
achievements.
02. Football teams from different parts of Hambantota District participated
in the event. The Championship was won by Hambantota Football Academy Team and
the winners were presented with trophies & awards by Consul General Mr.
Dipin P.R. in the presence of the special guest Hambantota District Secretary
Mr. Priyantha Sumanasekara. All the participants appreciated the effort of
Consulate General of India, Hambantota for organizing such an event.
03. Consulate General of India,
Hambantota has been actively promoting development activities in the field of
Sports in Southern Province of Sri Lanka. During its regular interactions with
schools in southern province the Consulate has been providing various supports
to encourage the abiding interest in sports among emerging new athletes.
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Hambantota
