New Delhi: Every year on May 7, people commemorate World Athletics Day to raise awareness about the benefits of fitness and to encourage people to participate in sports. The International Amateur Athletic Federation (IAAF) established the day in 1996. World Athletics, the international governing body for athletics, currently commemorates the day.
World Athletics Day was introduced by International Amateur Athletic Federation (IAAF) to promote participation in athletics among youngsters. World Athletics Day is part of the IAAF’s social responsibility project ‘Athletics for a Better World’
Under 19 Division I Tier ‘B’ Cricket Final St. Peter’s captained by Wanuja Kumara are the favourites when the unbeaten team meet Thurstan in the Under 19 Division I Tier ‘B’ Final at the Police Park ground in Colombo today. After reaching the knockout stage with five victories against their name Petes produced some strong […]
by K.L.F. Wijedasa The Sri Lanka Athletics is celebrating its centenary this year. It is pertinent to remember the people who pioneered the track and field governing body. The Amateur Athletic Association was born as a national sports organization in 1896 when Col. G. R. Savage and Wilton Bartlet and other enthusiasts in the European […]