Melbourne, Tuesday, The Sri Lankan cricketers flew into Melbourne
from New Zealand with smiles writ on their faces after their
consolation victory over the Kiwis in their final one-day
international.
President pledges big cash bonus for gold
medallists
President Mahinda Rajapakse has pledged to grant ten million rupees
each to sports men and women who wile win gold medals in the
upcoming Olympic games.
Slovakia’s Daniela Hantuchova serves during her second round match
against third seed Switzerland’s Patty Schnyder at the Sydney
International tennis tournament January 10, 2006. Hantuchova
defeated Schnyder 3-6 6-3 6-4. REUTERS