President of FINA on two-day courtesy call in Sri Lanka

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FINA President Captain Husain Al-Musallam upon being received at the Cinnamon Grand Hotel. From left: NOC Secretary-General Maxwell De Silva, SLASU President Nethru Nanayakkara, FINA President Captain Husain Al-Musallam, SLASU Assistant Secretary Mahinda Liyanage, NOC President Suresh Subramaniam, SLASU Executive Committee Member Akhry Ameer

FINA President Captain Husain Al-Musallam lighting the oil lamp upon being received at the Cinnamon Grand Hotel

The President of the international aquatic sport’s governing body, FINA Captain Husain Al Musallam arrived in Sri Lanka today on a two-day courtesy visit at the invitation of the National Olympic Committee President Suresh Subramaniam.

The President who took over the office last year will meet with the officials of the Sri Lanka Aquatic Sports Union (SLASU) the national governing body and the Youth and Sports Minister, whilst also getting an overview of aquatic sports in Sri Lanka. Captain Husain, as he is popularly known in the sporting world, is also the Director General of the Olympic Council of Asia and the Kuwait Olympic Committee Secretary General.

FINA President Captain Husain Al-Musallam engaged in conversation with officials of SLASU, Assistant Secretary Mahinda Liyanage, President Nethru Nanayakkara and Executive Committee Member Akhry Ameer