Universities to charge down the Beira this weekend

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The University of Colombo will take on the University of Moratuwa this weekend at the ‘Inter University Rowing Championship’ which will be held as part of the Sri Lanka University Games (SLUG) 2016. This regatta is due to host its 33rd edition since its inception in 1980 and hits the Colombo Rowing Club on the 13th of August 2016.

The men of the University of Moratuwa have been dominating the regatta for the past 4 years, while the women from Moratuwa have tasted victory for the past 3 years. The University of Colombo will be aiming for a victory to regain their past glory.

The Universities will battle it out in the Sculls, Pairs and Coxed Fours (both men and women), and the men will take part in Double Sculls and Graduate Fours which will be held as exhibition events.

Races will be rowed over a 1000 meter course.

Come down to the Colombo Rowing Club this Saturday to watch an interesting day of rowing as the University Crews battle it out for the Prof. Stanley Wijesundera Trophy (men’s category).

Races are due to kick start at 12.30 pm.