Preparations are underway to inaugurate two artificial hockey rinks in Matale and Reed Avenue, Colombo before July 15, according to State Minister for Sports and Youth Affairs Rohana Dissanayake.
The artificial hockey rinks at Reed Avenue in Colombo and Matale, previously closed for years, underwent renovations following directives from President Ranil Wickremesinghe and Sports Minister Harin Fernando.
A special programme, with a budget of LKR 140 million for Matale and LKR 160 million for Colombo, was initiated to revamp these facilities. (Newswire)