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Artificial Hockey rinks to debut in Matale & Colombo

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Minister of State for Sports and Youth Affairs, Rohana Dissanayake, announced that preparations have been completed to inaugurate artificial hockey rinks in Matale and Reed Avenue, Colombo before July 15, under the directives of President Ranil Wickremesinghe. 

He emphasized the government’s commitment to overcoming legal hurdles within various sports federations, paving the way for a new era in sports development. 

Mr. Dissanayake made these remarks during a press conference held today (07) at the Presidential Media Centre, themed ‘Collective path to a stable country’.
Elaborating further, State Minister Dissnayake said;

The artificial hockey rinks at Reed Avenue in Colombo and Matale, which were previously closed for years, are undergoing modernization as per directives from President Ranil Wickremesinghe and Sports Minister Harin Fernando. 

A special program, with a budget of LKR 140 million for Matale and LKR 160 million for Colombo, is underway to revamp these facilities, set to reopen before July 15 under President Wickremesinghe’s supervision.

Furthermore, the Sports Ministry has registered 67 national sports association federations while cancelling 5. However, the Sri Lanka Cycling Federation, Sri Lanka Rugby Federation, Sri Lanka Automobile Federation, and Sri Lanka Netball Federation face issues as they haven’t updated their status as at May 31. To tackle this issue, the Sports Minister has empowered Director General of Sports Rear Admiral Shamal Fernando to resolve the matter through a special gazette.

Additionally, court proceedings are ongoing for petitions filed by three other sports federations. 

Addressing these issues is seen as pivotal in ushering in a new era of sports. Moreover, in the recent budget, President Wickremesinghe allocated LKR 1.5 billion for school cricket development. Consequently, a new orientation program with the School Cricket Federation is underway.

(President’s Media Division)

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Sri Lanka clinches second Hong Kong Cricket Sixes title after 17 years

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Sri Lanka, led by Lahiru Madushanka, clinched their second Hong Kong Cricket Sixes title, defeating Pakistan by three wickets with an over to spare at the Mission Road ground. This victory marks Sri Lanka’s first title win since 2007.

Pakistan, five-time champions, were restricted to 72 in 5.2 overs, with Dhananjaya Lakshan and Tharindu Ratnayake taking two wickets each. 

Pakistan opener Muhammad Akhlaq top-scored with 48 off 20 balls. 

Chasing 74, Sri Lankan opener Sadun Weerakkody smashed 34 off 13 balls, supported by Madushanka (19) and Ratnayake, who hit the winning six to remain unbeaten on 16.

In the semi-final, Sri Lanka edged past Bangladesh by three wickets. Ratnayake’s outstanding figures of 4/33 secured him Player of the Match, while Weerakkody’s quick-fire 50 retired hurt helped chase down 104 with a ball to spare.

Ratnayake finished as the tournament’s highest wicket-taker, earning him Player of the Series, while Lakshan’s final spell of 2/6 awarded him Player of the Final. South Africa and Oman won the Plate and Bowl Championships, respectively.

Chief Scores

Semi-final: Sri Lanka beat Bangladesh by 3 wickets
Bangladesh 103/5 in 6 overs; Sri Lanka 104/4 in 5.5 overs
Player of the Match: Tharindu Ratnayake

Final: Sri Lanka beat Pakistan by 3 wickets
Pakistan 72/6 in 5.2 overs; Sri Lanka 76/3 in 5 overs
Player of the Final: Dhananjaya Lakshan

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Suspect with 22 outstanding warrants arrested in Kandana

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A 42-year-old suspect with 22 outstanding arrest warrants has been apprehended in Kandewatta, Kandana. 

Police report that the individual, a resident of Madurankuliya, was wanted in connection with multiple crimes, including theft, with warrants issued by courts in Puttalam and Negombo.

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No withdrawal of security at religious places – MoD

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The Ministry of Defence states that the reports claiming the removal of security provided by the Tri-Forces and the Civil Defence Force at religious places in the country are untrue.

This was communicated by the media spokesman of the Ministry of Defence during a special press conference held this afternoon (03).

Speaking during the press conference, the media spokesman of Sri Lanka Army Major General Rasika Kumara stated that the government has not reached any decision to reduce the number of security personnel deployed at the religious places as of yet.

Furthermore, he assured that removing of tri-forces personnel from religious places is carried out only if it is confirmed that the number of security personnel required for a concerned location is less than the deployed amount, during security analysis conducted on a regular basis by the Army Headquarters.

(AdaDerana)
(This story, originally published by AdaDerana has not been edited by SLM staff)

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