At a historic event today before the Rugby league match between Isipathana College and Trinity College, Sports Minister Harin Fernando handed over comprehensive Insurance covers to Rugby players of both schools.
This insurance cover will be accessible to all Rugby playing Schools in Sri Lanka for under 19 and under 16 age groups. This is a first time in the history of the sport such an initiative has taken place. The insurance scheme is in collaboration with the Sri Lanka insurance corporation
Sports Minister handed over a cheque of LKR 3 million to the Sri Lanka Rugby Football Referees union out of the RS 5 million in order for them to further fine tune their skills and upgrade the technology used to officiate Rugby matches.
Sports Minister also handed today officially handed over the Henry Pediris park to the principal of Isipathana College.