The National Olympic committee of Sri Lanka celebrated the International Olympic day on the 25th of June in Polhena Matara giving environmental sustainability a massive emphasis during their celebrations.
Beach cleaning project was carried out at the Polhena beach by the participation of young students while a Coral re plantation program commenced with the theme of ‘Give the reef a chance’, the residents of the Matara were given a taste of beach games in the like of Beach volleyball, Beach Kabaddi and Surfing with national athletes taking part in exhibition events.
The Olympic day run commenced from the Polhena beach and traveled to Matara Uyanwatte grounds carrying the message of the Olympic values. Enjoy the montage created by ThePapare.com team which captured the entire event.
Drone footage courtesy of Inna Stellinna Rabotyagina
