Sri Lions Sri Lanka is set to take sports in Sri Lanka by storm having made its mark in the United Arab Emirates

Sri Lions as a sports institute will be providing a platform for several sports personalities in Sri Lanka to showcase their talent as well as improve their skills

With a world-class supporting staff which includes both local and foreign: coaches, Sri Lions will initially begin their journey in Sri Lanka on nine different sports Athletics, Badminton, Cricket Football Golf Hockey, Netball, Rugby & Volleyball.

In addition to the senior teams in various sports, Sri Lions Sri Lanka will also have It's academy paving room for the younger generation of Sri Lanka to experience top-class coaching methods & have the opportunity to be mentored by globally recognised players, such as the 17-time best 7s player in the world. Cecil Afrika and Sri Lankan Netball Legend Thilaka Jinadasa

Founder & President of Sri Lions Sn Lanka, Mr. Kelum Sujith Perera believes that establishment of this institute in Sri Lanka will exponentiallt boost the standard of sports in the country, especially during these tough times.

"Sri Lanka may have had their struggles in the recent past financially, but we are a country that has produced thousands of top-class sports personalities. We observed that sports in this nation are deteriating due to what's happening around the country, which is why we felt that it's our responsibility to contribute in a way that the sports will be uplifted," Perera stated at a press conference held at the Sinhalese Sports Club on Tuesday (04)

The President also promised that Sri Lions Sri Lanka will reach the success levels of its branch in Dubai

"Initially, we established Sri Lions in the United Arab Emirates several years ago to provide opportunities for Sri Lankan men and women living in UAE to engage in sports Now, Sri Lions has become the sports hub for all Sri Lankans in UAE We hope that Sri Lions Sri Lanka will be equally as successful and (hopefully) we will be able to provide some scholarships for the Sri Lankans," added Perera

Who are Sri Lions?

Founded by Kelum Sujith Perera - a giant in the field of insurance in Dubai, Sr Lions is recognized as a functioning body by the Dubai and Abu Dhabi Sri Lankan Consulates.

Sri Lions which is a home away from home for many Sri Lankan sportsmen and sportswomen in the Middle East has provided the opportunity to continue their careers in several different sports, including cricket, badminton, netball, rugby, volleyball and football.

Sri Lions made huge strides in 2022 playing in the prestigious Bukhatir League 2022 They became the first Sri Lankan side in over a decade to play a semi-final match in the biggest cricket league in the United Arab Emirates and their top- class performances saw their very own Waruna Perera sealing a spot in the UAE national team following some strong performances Sri Lions will compete in the T20 as well as T10 tournaments of the Bukhatir League having brought former Sri Lanka fast bowler Vikum Sanjaya.

Sri Lions badminton team has been a dominant force in Dubai having clinched the Dubai All Sports and All Summer as well as Dubai Air Badminton Tournament.

Meanwhile, its cricket team has been in splendid form having secured the Sri Lions Under 25 Asia Championship 2021.

Sri Lions rugby team on the other hand has won the Gulf Men's 7's Championship in 2019 & 2020 as well as the Hafia Trophy in 2019. The club management has been able to involve some of the top players from Sri Lanka over the years including Srinath Sooriyabandara and Mithun Hapugoda. The Sri Lankan pride of UAE-the Sri Lions have also organized a tag rugby tournament with the participation of local clubs as well as school teams.