In order to facilitate and encourage
sports within the University, many facilities had been available. The
University is equipped with a large Gymnasium which is the third best in Sri
Lanka with seating capacity for 3000 spectators. Training facilities for
many indoor sports activities are available here for students after 12.00
p.m. every week days.
The University Playground was commissioned in
1998 and out door sports facilities are provided there.
Sports & Games Offered ::
1 .Athletics (Men & Women)
2. Volleyball (Men & Women)
3. Badminton (Men & Women)
4. Table Tennis (Men & Women)
5. Elle (Men & Women)
6. Hockey (Men & Women)
7. Chess (Men & Women)
8. Basketball (Men & Women)
9. Swimming (Men & Women)
10. Rugger (Men)
11. Football (Men)
12. Cricket (Men)
13. Wrestling (Men)
14. Weight Lifting (Men)
15. Road Race (Men)
16. Netball
17. Taekwondo (Men/women)
18. Carrom (Men/women)
19. Base ball (Men)
20. Karate (Men)
21. Tennis (Men) |
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The University provides several facilities for those who participate in sports events. Sports goods are freely available to students who participate in tournaments and for practice sessions. A subsistance of Rs. 150.00 is paid per day when a student participates in an event held outside the University. For team events, the required clothing is provided for students at half-price. For practice sessions of Inter University Games, the University provides an allowance of Rs.20.00 per day per student to have a nurishment.
There are annual sports events such as
Inter-Faculty and Inter-University tournaments. In addition to these, a two
weeks long University Sports Festival is held at a selected University once
in every 3 years. Students are also encouraged to participate in the World University
Sports Festival which is held once in every two years.Tthe Department also
organizes many sports events in collaboration with sports bodies in the
country. At the end of each year, a Colors Award Ceremony is held and those
who excel in different sports activities at tournaments and meets are awarded colours.
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