Over three hundred children sprinted to the finish line at Independence Square in Colombo on Saturday 4th June as part of the Official Asian Games Fun Run which celebrated sport in Asia and highlighted the 15th Asian Games Doha 2006.

The event organised by the Olympic Council of Asia (OCA), the National Olympic Committee of Sri Lanka and the Western Province Education Ministry, featured fun runs for three different age groups of children ranging from nine to twelve years.

Each child that took part received a limited edition Asian Games Fun Run T-shirt and cap as well as a certificate from the OCA.   The sporting enthusiasm shown by the youngsters created a buzzing atmosphere and great fun was had by all including the Honorable Mr. Jeevan Kumaratunga, Minister of Sports and Youth affairs, who attended the event. 

Bronze, Silver and Gold medals were presented to the winners of each of the 3 age groups by the Honorable Mr. Jeevan Kumaratunga, Minister of Sports and Youth affairs, and the Honorable Mr. Sripathi Sroriya Arachchi, Deputy Minister of sports and Youth Affairs.

The event attracted wide-spread press attention and was featured on local TV stations ITN and Swarnavahani the same day.   Dinamina and the Daily News, the Sri Lankan Daily newspapers, were also present to capture all the action.