The annual Aidex Sports Festival organised by the Colombo Friend-in-Need Society (CFINS) will be held at the Wesley College Campbell Park today. The Aidex 2012 which has been held for the past 22 years is a specially organised event for the Jaipur limb uers in Sri Lanka. The organisers have already received over 400 entrees [...]

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The annual Aidex Sports Festival organised by the Colombo Friend-in-Need Society (CFINS) will be held at the Wesley College Campbell Park today. The Aidex 2012 which has been held for the past 22 years is a specially organised event for the Jaipur limb uers in Sri Lanka. The organisers have already received over 400 entrees for this year’s event from all parts of the country.

The day’s proceedings will commence from 9.00am with many sporting events being lined up for the participants. According to the organisers, 57 track and field events will be held during the day including 100m, 200m and 400m sprints, putt shot, long jump and discus throw. Among other events are archery and cycling events for men and women.

The event will further strengthened with the voluntary work force that is involved in organising and conducting the meet. The management committee, administrative staff and workshop staff of the CFINS will have the support from other volunteer groups such as, the Girls’ Guides of Musaeus College, medical students from the Colombo Medical Faculty and the staff of Tallman Tours. The European Union, Dilmah Tea and Perera and Sons have come forward to assist the event with generous sponsorships. This year the Aidex 2012 will coincide with the 180th anniversary of the CFINS.




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