Asian Junior Athletics Championship winners felicitated

COLOMBO (News 1st) - A ceremony to felicitate the athletes who won medals at Asian Junior Athletics Championships (AJAC) was held at the Education Ministry with the participation of Minister Akila Viraj Kaariyawasam. As a special prize the athletes who won medals at the championship were given Rs.100,000 each while the athletes who participated in the games were given Rs.75,000. In addition, the Principals and the coaches of the athletes were also awarded cash prices. Minister Akila Viraj expressing his views regarding the recent speculations about removing the History subject stated that the National Institute of Education remains the ultimate authority over it. He added that making these kinds of statements and misleading religious leader is a regretful sight to see.