President inspects the progress of Homagama-Diyagama International Cricket ground

Sri Lanka President Mahinda Rajapaksa this evening paid an inspection visit to his namesake International sports complex and International Cricket ground at Diyagama in Homagama to observe the progress of its construction.
The Mahinda Rajapaksa International Stadium in Diyagama, Homagama, about 15 kilometers southeast of capital Colombo will facilitate the sports of rugby, soccer, as well as athletics including track and field. The ground will comprise a swimming pool, a rifle shooting range and a gymnasium.



Two pavilions, one for the ball games and another for the track and field events that can accommodate more than 3,000 spectators each are also being constructed.
Chairman of the Sri Lanka Athletic Association Major General Palitha Fernando, Project Manager Lt. Col. N.P.K Jayawardena are also in the picture.
(Photos by Chandana Perera)