Sri Lanka officially unveiled their logo for the Hambantota bid of the 2018 Commonwealth Games at a ceremony held today at the President’s House in Colombo.
National Olympic Committee President Hemasiri Fernando revealed that more than 50 of the 71 Commonwealth nations competing at the event have already pledged support to Sri Lanka’s bid at the voting to be held in St. Kitts and Nevis in November to pick the 2018 host.
President Mahinda Rajapakse himself graced the occasion which was attended by Ambassadors, Ministers, Members of parliament, sports stars and sports officials and government officials.
The emblem design features eight pairs of hands in the colours of the Commonwealth Games Federation.
Each pair of hands together, palms together and fingers pointed outwards.
This symbolises “Añjali Mudr”, the hand gesture practiced throughout Asia. It has the same meaning as the customary spoken Sanskrit greeting Namaste.
The design also depicts the similar Aayushman gesture, a cultural symbol of Sri Lanka and Sri Lankan hospitality.
It is a welcoming and celebratory emblem that reflects Sri Lanka’s excitement and warm welcome.
Source: DailyMirror
National Olympic Committee President Hemasiri Fernando revealed that more than 50 of the 71 Commonwealth nations competing at the event have already pledged support to Sri Lanka’s bid at the voting to be held in St. Kitts and Nevis in November to pick the 2018 host.
President Mahinda Rajapakse himself graced the occasion which was attended by Ambassadors, Ministers, Members of parliament, sports stars and sports officials and government officials.
The emblem design features eight pairs of hands in the colours of the Commonwealth Games Federation.
Each pair of hands together, palms together and fingers pointed outwards.
This symbolises “Añjali Mudr”, the hand gesture practiced throughout Asia. It has the same meaning as the customary spoken Sanskrit greeting Namaste.
The design also depicts the similar Aayushman gesture, a cultural symbol of Sri Lanka and Sri Lankan hospitality.
It is a welcoming and celebratory emblem that reflects Sri Lanka’s excitement and warm welcome.
Source: DailyMirror
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