Srilanka, March 4 -- The 86th Annual Two Mile Sea Swimming Competition will take place on March 8 and 9 near the Mount Lavinia Hotel, with nearly 1,000 athletes expected to participate.

At a media briefing in Mount Lavinia, Sri Lanka Aquatic Sports Association (SLASA) Secretary Mahinda Liyanage announced the event schedule:

March 8 - Under-15 Boys, Girls, and Women's Open Category competitions

March 9 - Men's Open Category competition

A special security program will be in place with the support of the Sri Lanka Life Saving Association and the Navy.

SLASA Vice President Nethroo Nanayakkara confirmed that Mount Lavinia Hotel is sponsoring the event.

The Managing Director of the Mount Lavinia Hotel Anura Dewapura expressing pride in s...