Highlighting the largest ever allocations made for the education sector from budget 2015 he said, “Sports help to have the patience, determination, discipline and order needed to build a better society. Therefore, the necessary actions should be taken to develop the sport in the country."

President was participating a ceremony held at Maliyadeva Boys’ college in Kurunegala yesterday (24th June) to open the 25 meters long swimming pool with 8 strips, and also the new building for old boys.

 Meanwhile, the old boys association of the school donated Rs.100,000/- for the President to donate to the Kidney Fund.