Sri Lankan army holds 'reconciliation' sports festival in East



The Sri Lankan army's conducted New Year's sports festival in Batticaloa on Thursday, in advance of April 14, aimed at bringing together Sinhala, Tamil and Muslim people, the government said.

The event, included a cycle race flagged off by the commander of the 231st Bridge, Palitha Fernando, as well as other games and a beauty contest for men and women.

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