The programme began with bicycle ride along the Chitya Road and culminated with a physical training session at the Ministry premises.

The programme was organized in view of the Sports and Physical Health promotion week which was inaugurated under the guidance and direction of President Maithripala Sirisena to promote health and fitness among the general public, thus preventing the increase of non-communicable diseases in the country.

Making a brief speech Secretary Hettiarchchi urged all to involve in physical fitness activities regularly in order to lead a healthy life.

During the occasion representatives of AIA Insurance Company presented a set of clothes for the MoD staff to the Secretary. All military and civil members of the MoD staff attended the programme held this morning.