Sri Lanka, Sept. 13 -- Several foreigners from some 2000 of them reported to be stranded in Sri Lanka due to the Covid-19 virus are expected to take part in the Open and National Surfing championship that will be held in Arugam Bay on September 26 and 27.

This championship is organized by Lanka Sportreizen and sponsored by Mobitel and Lin Asia Holdings that will have an Open event where the foreigners can participate and the Nationals where only local surfers will contest.

The Surfing Federation of Sri Lanka will also assist a great deal with the organizing.

"Most of these foreigners are in Sri Lanka enjoying the sun and surfing. Some of them will certainly enter to participate in this event. The waves in Arugam Bay are very active dur...