It was a dream come true to the football players in Sri Lanka when they received the grant of Rs. 6.28 mill ( approx. ) from the Government of Japan in August last year, under its Grassroot Cultural Grant Aid program. As agreed by both parties the grant was utilized to purchase the much needed sports , fitness & audio - visual equipment for the recently constructed National Training Center at Beddgana.

The official handing over of the equipment took place on 30th March at this venue in the presence of His Excellency Akio Suda, Ambassador of Japan., First Secretary Hidaeki Matsuo and officials of the FFSL, Mr. Manilal Fernando Chairman Management Committee, President DIG Gamini Randeni CEO Chrysantha Perera & other's of FFSL.

At a time when Football is gradually gaining its due place in the sports arena of Sri Lanka, this sure could be a boon to our up and coming players to enhance their skills and reach greater heights at international level . We wish to express our sincere gratitude again to the Government of Japan and all those who supported this worthy cause.