You have the opportunity now to secure application forms for the Sports 1st – Mobitel Platinum Awards.  A promotion vehicular procession set off on Monday from Jaffna. The procession will travel from one village to another.

The Sports 1st – Mobitel Platinum Awards will recognise the unheralded and talented sportsmen and women of Sri Lanka, who have showcased exceptional skill on the national and international stage.

The promotional campaign for the Platinum Awards got underway in Jaffna on Monday with a commemorative plaque being presented to sports men and women in the area.

The campaign was made colourful with a musical performance and sportsmen and women in the area were also given the opportunity to secure application forms for the Sports 1st-Mobitel Platinum Awards.

Sports fans too have the opportunity to win in an exceptional way by nominating their favourite sportsman or woman for the Platinum Awards. Three cash prizes of Rs.100,000  each are up for grabs.

The promotion vehicular parade which commenced in Jaffna on Monday will reach Kilinochchi on Tuesday.For more details on the Sports 1st-Mobitel Platinum Awards, call 0710 420 420.

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