Sports Minister Namal Rajapaksa runs faster with the responsibilities of his ministry portfolio than he did in the rugby grounds as a player, Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa said today.
The Premier said this while highlighting the importance of engaging in sports in schools.
“I believe Namal has more strength to work harder because of his involvement in sports as a student in school. Regardless of my post, I always went to watch all of his matches. The experiences we gain at the ground help us make our lives more successful," he said at the launch of the "Gamata Pitiyak” (A Playground for Villages) programme.
Under the programme, which is a concept of the Sports Minister, 332 grounds in rural areas would be developed.