The All Island Schools Games have been scheduled to take place from the 13th – 17th October at the Bogambara Stadium Kandy.
The competition will continue with its 4th phase of events as 3 other phases have already been completed for 27 group sports around the island.
This will be the 32nd time this sporting event will be conducted and the event is expected to have the participation of approximately 5000 athletes (2684 male athletes and 1437 female athletes).
Organizers will be providing all meals and accommodation for the students participating as mentioned by Hon. Minister of Education, Akila Viraj Kariyawasam.
”We are extremely happy that we will be able to provide meals for all students, along with water and accommodation. Accommodation will be provided with the coordination along with the Central Province Director as all schools in Kandy will provide accommodation, the school principals are also aware of the situation. Additionally all students will have fun events in the evening so all could enjoy as one family”
The Ministry of Education will be providing 8 million rupees for food and accommodation; this is the very 1st time that these costs will be borne by the ministry.
Students who finish on the podium will receive medals along with Certificates while the best 60 performers will be awarded Rs. 20,000/- sponsored by Bank of Ceylon (BOC).
All measures have been taken to conduct the closing ceremony of the event in a glamourous manner as Minister of Highways and Higher education will be gracing the occasion as chief guest.
