His Excellency President Mahinda Rajapaksa joined the Co-Chairs of Sri Lanka’s bid to bring ‘the island jewel of the Indian Ocean’ its first Commonwealth Games today in unveiling the Hambantota 2018 emblem.
Launched in a ceremony typical of the nation’s vibrant culture and passion for sport, the design features eight pairs of hands in the colours of the Commonwealth Games Federation (CGF).
25th January 2011, Hambantota, Sri Lanka – Hambantota 2018 will unveil the emblem for its bid campaign on Sunday 30 January 2011 amid mounting efforts to bring the Commonwealth Games to Sri Lanka for the first time – including the appointment of a new CEO.
