• Set to enhance local sports landscape

Lanka Sportsreizen (LSR), a leading organisation in Sri Lanka’s sporting and sports tourism landscape, announced the launch of its latest youth sporting initiative – Copa Simha, scheduled to take place on 25-26 April in Colombo at a media briefing at Cinnamon Lakeside on Tuesday (27).

According to tournament organisers the Copa Simha is Sanskrit for the simple words Cup Sinha or in other words Sinha Cup, and they noted that in order to give the tournament a truly local flavour they had settled on the Sanskrit words.

For decades, LSR has played a pivotal role in the planning, coordination and successful execution of major sporting events in Sri Lanka.

Its portfolio includes the LSR Colombo Marathon, attracting thousands of local and international runners annually, the Sri Lanka T-Cup Coast-to-Coast Road Cycling event, Rumble in the Jungle Mountain Bike Championship, and multiple international and domestic Surfing Events held across Sri Lanka’s coastal belt.

All events have been managed to international standards with a strong emphasis on professionalism, safety, and positive stakeholder collaboration.

Aligned with its long-term strategy of promoting Sri Lanka as a competitive and attractive sports tourism destination, LSR continues to drive initiatives that contribute to youth development, cultural exchange, and economic impact.

The organisation actively works to bring international athletes and supporters to Sri Lanka while strengthening the country’s positioning within the global sports ecosystem.

As part of its 2026 sports calendar, LSR is set to host Copa Simha – U12 Boys Football Tournament, designed to provide young athletes with valuable international exposure, competitive match play, and opportunities for cross-cultural engagement.