In a remarkable display of sportsmanship and support, Sri Lanka Cricket has honored the national rugby team’s recent triumph at the Asia Rugby Division 1 Championship with a substantial award of US$30,000. This financial accolade comes in recognition of the team’s outstanding performance in defeating Kazakhstan yesterday in Colombo, securing their promotion to the top tier of Asian Rugby.
The decision to reward the players and coaches was made by Mr. Shammi Silva, President of Sri Lanka Cricket, along with the Executive Committee. This initiative aligns with Sri Lanka Cricket’s ongoing commitment to celebrate and promote sporting excellence across the nation. The generous award reflects the cricket body’s dedication not just to cricket but to uplifting the entire spectrum of national sports.
Expressing immense pride in the rugby team’s achievement, Sri Lanka Cricket acknowledged the significant boost this victory provides to the country’s sports arena. This gesture of support from one national team to another exemplifies the unity and collaborative spirit thriving within Sri Lanka’s sports community, setting a laudable precedent for other sports organizations in the country.
