Kandy Mayor out to develop all sports in the region

On Aug 3, 2021

In the past, the Kandy Municipal Council has played a leading role in the promotion of sports, providing Men and Women an opportunity to develop their training in leadership.

The Kandy Mayor Kesara Senanayake, a keen follower of sports, is in a position to give a big hand to develop all sports in the region.

There is wide interest for sports in the city of Kandy, with more youngsters taking active participation.

The Kandy Municipal Council pays special attention to the promotion of sports through playgrounds and sports like football, hockey, rugby, table tennis, iron sports (weightlifting and bodybuilding), cricket, netball, indoor sports and gym sports have a big following.

In the early days, sports were promoted through the Playgrounds Department. The Municipal Council provides all the necessary backing and encouragement for sports, which brings unity amongst everyone and emphasises that victory is secondary to participation.

The Municipal Council pays special attention to the promotion of sports, with limited facilities.

Today, there is a crying need for more and more grounds, with more youngsters taking to sports. It is the responsibility of the Council with the help of the Provincial Council and the Government to cater to the needs of the youth of the city. Mayor Senanyake is a determined man who is dedicated to his job and trying to make the youngsters feel at home.

Now that he holds the top job in the city of Kandy, it is up to the young sportsmen and sportswomen to gather around him and take Kandy’s sports to the top.

For sure, getting involved in sports is generally a fantastic way to improve fitness and health.