Gymkhana Club’s 150th anniversary next month
The Colombo Gymkhana Club one
of the oldest clubs in the region will commemorate their 150th anniversary this
year with a series of sporting events scheduled for next month.
The Gymkhana Club situated at
Maitland Crescent
The new committee of the Colombo Gymkhana
Club headed by Shiran Anthony (Chairman), Russel Kerkoven (Vice Chairman),
Prashantha Wimalasena(Secretary) and Sarath Ganegoda (Treasurer) and the ex-co
members are ready to steer the club and bring back their old glory with
enhanced facilities and cater to the present generation of all communities in
Colombo.
Apart from the sporting
events lined up there will be a birthday party for over three days with pomp
and pageantry in a carnival atmosphere and the event will culminate with an
official dance where the members will sport the costumes of 150 years ago to
create a memory of the past.
The Colombo Gymkhana Club
also has plans to reintroduce equestrian interest, outbound events and cycling and
there will be a professional teaching outfit for eight sporting events under
the name Gymkhana
Sports Academy
Based on curriculum,
syllabus, training systems and competition the participants will see the fun in
sports and gain personality and health at the same time and the program will also
incorporate overseas experience. (C.D)
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