Inter City Hotel Sports Extravaganza
Cinnamon Lakeside Colombo which is commemorating its 25th anniversary this year will be hosting the Inter City Hotel Sports Extravaganza. Realising the need for fellowship amongst the hotels was what prompted the sports carnival of sorts after a spell of five years which was last hosted by the then Trans Asia Hotel.
A press conference was held at the Queens Court of the Cinnamon Lakeside Colombo where the six 5 star city hotels were apprised of the logistics of the events which are to take place over two days, August 7th and 8th. Hosted by Director Operations, Wasantha Weerasekera in the absence of General Manager Neroy Marso who was overseas, each event was highlighted and explained. Participating hotels are the Ceylon Continental, Galadari Hotel, Hilton Colombo, Taj Samudra Hotel, Cinnamon Grand Colombo and the Cinnamon Lakeside Colombo.
Commencing with a Cycle Marathon, the start and finish being the hotel entrance, a route was mapped out where the cyclists would have to finish three laps passing the Slave Island Police Station, Lake House, The Secretariat Building, Galle Face Centre Road and back to the hotel.
Following this event, is a fun Swimming Gala, where a Water Tug of War, Tube Race Relay and an Obstacle Relay will be held, guaranteeing a lot of fun and entertainment for the spectators.
Concurrently, a Netball Tournament will be held at the Hotel’s Courts where teams from the city hotels will compete against each other! The same day afternoon, the Soccer Tournament kicks off from the Stanley Jansz Grounds, where again the teams will play each other on the “Golden Goal” basis.
Sunday, August 8th will be a full day of six a side cricket which will be played at the Thurstan College Grounds. A full day of fun, entertainment and food will be provided by Cinnamon Lakeside Colombo for all those attending. “Cash prizes, gifts and trophies are up for grabs,” said Lilan Fernando – President of the Hotel’s Sports Club. Pictures show Head Table with the HR Directors of all the participating hotels.
