Five sports governing bodies have been suspended.
Sports Minister Harin Fernando has issued a special gazette notification suspending the registration of the Sri Lanka Archery Association, Sri Lanka Kabaddi Federation, Sri Lanka Wrestling Federation, Sri Lanka Bridge Federation and Sri Lanka Roller Skating Association.
Profesor. (Rear Admiral) Shemal Fernando was appointed as the Director General of the Sports Development Department as the ‘competent authority’ with effect from 21 December, as a temporary measure to proceed with administrative and other required activities of these sports governing bodies, and to call and conduct relevant elections.