Indian help to develop sports medicine here [October 08 2010]

India has pledged support to develop sports medicine sector in Sri Lanka. Minister of Sports Minister C. B. Ratnayake, who is currently in New Delhi to witness the Commonwealth Games, told the Observer Online today that he had a fruitful round of talks with the Indian authorities to obtain their support to develop sports medicine in Sri Lanka.

“During the discussions we had with the Indian Sports Minister, they agreed to send teams of doctors to train the staffs of Sports Medicine Units in Sri Lanka. Their help will be available to develop the standards of Sports medicine in Sri Lanka,” the Minister said.