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Vidyartha organizes all-island road race

Details: Category: athletics; Published on Saturday, 28 January 2012 22:51; Written by Aravinda Rathnayake; Hits: 1182

An all-island schools Road race organized by the Old Vidyartha Athletic Association, would be getting underway tomorrow in Kandy. The event, which is open to U 20s is tipped to draw over 250 school children from all parts of the island, except from the Northern Province.

"Vidyartha road race - 2012" as named by the organizers, will start its journey from Kandy, upto Gatambe and returns to Vidyartha College.

The organizers say, a Rs. 25,000 cash prize would be awarded to the winner of this race with cash prices numbering to the 10th place are also on offer. A group event has also been incorporated with a cash price of Rs. 5000 going for the winner.

The race commences from Vidyaratha College at 8.00 am, tomorrow (Sunday 29th January 2012).

The Old Vidyartha Athletic Association formed by the Old Boys of Vidyartha College Kandy are organizing "Vidyartha road race - 2012" in celebration of the 70th Anniversary of their Alma Mater.

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