The Sri Lanka team that participated in the 7th Roll Ball World Cup held in Dubai has alleged that due to the misconduct of their association’s officials, they had to face numerous difficulties during the World Cup tournament.
Upon their arrival in Sri Lanka recently, the women’s and men’s teams said that several of the team members were unable to attend the tournament due to the Association’s failure to apply for visas.
“We came to Colombo on December 13 to leave for the tournament on the 14th, but were unable to depart as several of our members had not received their visas. Trainers and team managers of the two teams had also not received their visas. The association informed that the visas would be processed by the 16th, and everyone can travel together. However, on that day, several of our members, coaches and team managers had not received their visas. The association told those with visas to depart and that the rest would join the following day. The women’s team competed until the semifinal and became pole champions. However, until the last moment, the remaining players and staff did not turn up, causing severe difficulties in their participation in the tournament,” the teams said.
They alleged that the Sri Lanka Roll Ball Association was aware that visas cannot be applied for the players or coaching staff after two days of the commencement of the competition.
Stating that they were only sent for participation, and the association had failed to provide the necessary support, the teams called for an inquiry into the association members and sought justice for their unfair treatment. (Newswire)