Yupun Abeykoon receives USD 100,000 in funding

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The Ministry of Sports in collaboration with Sri Lanka Cricket [SLC] has handed over US$ 100,000 to South Asia’s fastest man, Yupun Abeykoon, as funding for the upcoming season.

This initiative was taken under the supervision of Sports Minister Roshan Ranasinghe as part of an agreement with Abeykoon and his team.

Director General of Sports Amal Edirisooriya, Secretary of Sports and Youth Affairs Dr. Amal Harsha De Silva, SLC Secretary Mohan De Silva, Sri Lanka sprinter Yupun Abeykoon, his manager Sanjaya Ganlath and his lawyer Ruwini Silva participated in the signing of the agreement.