United Cricket Fiesta 2015

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National Youth Front -UK Branch is the officially recognised youth wing of UNP-UK Branch. The mainobjective of the organisation is to promote youth activities within the Sri Lankan diaspora in the UKand create awareness among them.

Every year UNP-UK Branch and National Youth Front- UK organise "UNITED CRICKET FIESTA " whichis a softball cricket tournament and family fun day for the UK Sri Lankan community.

"UNITED CRICKET FIESTA 2015” was held in 21st June 2015 at Feltham Community Collage groundswith large gathering. Famous and talented 20 softball cricket teams in London participated in theevent and families enjoyed a lovely Sunday with Sri Lankan music, food and hospitality. All thechildren had a very busy time with bouncy castle.

Summer Boys emerged victorious by winning the Championship and Essex Lions became theRunners- Up after a very tightly fought final match.

"UNITED CRICKET FIESTA 2015" Trophy, cash price and medal were awarded by UNP-UK BranchPresident, Mr Harshaka Kannangara, Barrister. Runners Up - Dr Geethanjan Mendis MemorialTrophy and cash price were awarded by former UNP- UK Branch President Mr Harsha Siriwardane.UNP-UK Branch Secretary Mr Roshan Samantha Yapa awarded the Man Of The Series trophy andcash price and NYF-UK President Mr Krishantha Athukorala presented the Man Of the Match trophyand cash price to the winning players in-front of a large gathering.

Another successful Sri Lankan event in the UK ended with great success and UNP-UK Branch andNational Youth Front -UK would like to thank all Sri Lankans who take part in the "UNITED CRICKETFIESTA 2015”