Coast had won the rights to host the games. Twin cities Hambantota is twinned with Guangzhou, China, since 2007. See also List of cities in Sri Lanka Municipal councils of Sri Lanka References Stubbs, Francis W. (1877) History of the organization, equipment, and war services of the regiment of Bengal artillery : compiled from published works, official records, and various private sources. (Henry S. King & Co.). External links Hambantota District Travel Guide Hambantota District Chamber of Commerce 2018 Candidate Website Travelers guide, Tourslanka.com Tourist information, Deepsouth.lk Mahinda Rajapaksa National Tele-Cinema Park mrtelecinemapark.com Port cities and towns in Sri Lanka Ports of the People's Liberation Army Navy Populated coastal places in Sri Lanka