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The Cabinet of Ministers has approved further action to establish a National High Performance Centre aimed at strengthening Sri Lanka’s competitiveness at major international sporting events, including the 2028, 2032 and 2036 Olympic Games.
Addressing the weekly post-Cabinet meeting media briefing yesterday, Cabinet Spokesman and Minister Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa said the proposed centre is planned for Diyagama over three years from 2027, at an estimated cost of Rs. 3.98 billion, based on recommendations submitted by a committee of experts tasked with developing a high-performance sports system.
He said the Government has identified the lack of a consolidated, science-based system to translate athletes’ skills into sustained international success as a key constraint.
As an interim measure, the centre will be initiated at the Torrington Sports Complex, using existing facilities in the stadium spectator stands building and the Sports Medical Institute to support identified elite athletes preparing for upcoming international competitions and the 2028 Olympics.
The proposal to this effect was submitted by Youth Affairs and Sports Minister Sunil Kumara Gamage.
