INSUBCONTINENT EXCLUSIVE:
Steps have been taken to speed up the operations of the proposed Sports University in order to provide the opportunity to undergraduates to
complete the degree with expertise in sports, State Minister of Sports - Youth Affairs Rohana Dissanayaka says.By enhancing the Diyagama
Mahinda Rajapaksa Sports Complex, the lawmaker said it is intended to construct the Sports University, which is expected to recognize
outstanding athletes both locally and at the school level and provide the necessary facilities to advance their abilities.He expressed these
added that the National Sports Council has been established, putting an end to allegations of political interference in the selection of
athletes for international sports competitions.He assured that the new National Sports Council, which would include seasoned athletes and
experienced professionals, will contribute to the development of a robust sports culture in the nation.Dissanayaka also vowed to take steps
Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports is doing a wide range of work to improve the sporting abilities of the youth of this country to raise
them to the national and international level.President Ranil Wickremesinghe is a leader who has high hopes for the youth of this country
institutions under our Ministry are the National Youth Service Council and the National Youth Corps
Every Regional Secretariat of this nation has a youth service officer assigned to them under the National Youth Service Council to handle
youth-related issues.The National Youth Corps is a program that has been put in place to enhance the talents of young people in this country
who have left school between the ages of 18 and 29 in order to create a perfect youth generation with abilities
They are also given knowledge of various languages including Korean and Japanese.Also, in the recent past, various issues have arisen due to
political interference in the selection of athletes for international competitions
Therefore, it must be said that the step taken to appoint the National Sports Council is a very important one.The National Sports Council
consists of veteran athletes like Arjuna Ranatunga and Susanthika Jayasinghe, who are experienced sports personalities who have an
It has paved the opportunity to make relevant selections through appropriate levels in getting athletes to participate in international
Therefore, today no one can make accusations about political interference in these affairs.66 of the 72 sports federations in this country
are currently in operation
In every sports federation in this country, another rival team is always vying for control
I request such teams to give the opportunity to the teams that can play and support the development of sports in this country.
