Muscat, 30 December 2021 (TDI): In celebration of Oman and Sri Lanka’s 40th diplomatic anniversary, they jointly organized the first-ever Hockey Tournament.
In coordination with the hockey clubs, the event took place at the Sultan Qaboos Ground complex in Muscat. Under the leadership of the president of the Oman Hockey Association, hockey awaits a more exciting era to come.
Delighted to inaugurate the first ever Hockey Tournament between Sri Lanka and Oman hockey clubs together with Oman Hockey Association chairman Dr. Marwan Al Jumah at Sultan Qaboos Ground complex in Muscat. Thanks to Hon.@RajapaksaNamal for proposing the tournament @hockeyoman pic.twitter.com/AhdRozlKr7
— Ambassador Ameer Ajwad. سفير امير اجود (@ajwad_ameer) December 28, 2021
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Director Marwan Al Jumah, along with the Sri Lankan Ambassador, enjoyed inaugurating such an impressive event on Tuesday. Thus, they celebrated the 40th anniversary of their state’s diplomatic relations with a match.
On the occasion of the commemoration, the board members of the Oman Hockey Association also attended the tournament. In addition to that, the director of the Sri Lanka Hockey Federation and Oman–Sri Lanka Hockey Committee, joined the celebration too.
Stunning performance by our Defense Warriors hockey 🏒 team representing our defense forces! Winning their first club encounter in Oman 🇴🇲! The tournament was organized to commemorate 40yrs of diplomatic relations between 🇱🇰&🇴🇲! New era for Hockey! #ජයගමු🇱🇰 pic.twitter.com/ZpQiVGs8dp
— Namal Rajapaksa (@RajapaksaNamal) December 29, 2021
40th anniversary of diplomatic relations
On the other hand, Oman and Sri Lanka established their relations in 1981. Since then, they have been working jointly on different projects, especially regarding Lankan ex-pats in Oman.
Therefore, this is not the first event that the two have held to celebrate their diplomatic relations. In fact, in February, the government of Oman and Sri Lanka launched a logo to symbolize their brotherly ties.
Sri Lanka’s Defense Warriors won the Hockey Championship Cup to mark the 40th anniversary of diplomatic relations between 🇱🇰 and 🇴🇲 held in Muscat. Thanks to Hon @TharakaBalasur1 to grace the event, Hon. @RajapaksaNamal for initiating the tournament and @hockeyoman for hosting it pic.twitter.com/ppnFZ6VtTq
— Ambassador Ameer Ajwad. سفير امير اجود (@ajwad_ameer) December 29, 2021
Moreover, in October, Sri Lanka and Oman hosted a cricket match that began ahead of the T20 World Cup. This event also commemorated the States´ 40th anniversary of bilateral relationships.
In addition to that, on December 21st, the Embassy of Sri Lanka in Oman organized a Gulf Tournament hand to hand with Ghala Golf Club in Muscat. During the event, they showcased Sri Lanka’s attractive places to visit in videos to promote tourism.
That is why, to the final presentation at the Hockey Tournament ceremony, Sri Lanka’s State Minister for Regional Cooperation and Undersecretary of the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Youth of Oman were gladly received.
Likewise, as guests of honor, they welcomed Ambassadors of India, Malaysia, Pakistan, other dignitaries who wanted to be present at a memorial anniversary between their peers.
BA Candidate in International Relations and International Business at Universidad San Ignacio de Loyola (Peru) and San Ignacio University (USA). Interested in international security and policy affairs.
