President Maithripala Sirisena lit the Mahaweli Games torch

President Maithripala Sirisena lit the Mahaweli Games torch at the Independence Square yesterday. Athletes will carry the torch for 10 days to reach Embilipitiya Mahaweli grounds where the 30th Mahaweli Games will be held on September 15 and 16. Picture by Vipula Amarasinghe