Construction work of Polonnaruwa Hingurakgoda Stadium to commence nextyear

Sports Minister Harin Fernando said in Parliament today (13) that construction work of Polonnaruwa Hingurakgoda International Test Cricket Stadium is to be started next year and an amount of 1.5 billion rupees has been allocated for the development of small pitches in rural areas.

The Minister said that under the leadership of the Chairman of the Chamber of Commerce and with the participation of Sidath Wettamuni and with the participation of Arvinda de Silva, small pitches will be developed and in addition, the support of the army will be taken for the development of small pitches.