JUMPING
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It is everybody’s wish to take part in an international event. This team took wing to Perth, Australia. Sixty six athletes requested to take part in the event but the authorities, knowing very well, that only a very few will return, gave visas to only 21. But when the team returned three were missing! They were two females and one male. Normally participants to such events, which are for veterans, the authorities are cautious when issuing visas. Earlier too events of this nature held in Japan and Korea too some athletes went missing. These performances are now referred to as ‘Jumping’.
NO HELMET FOR CYCLIST
Cycling is a very popular sport in the island. Recently a cycling meet took place in faraway Kirindiwela and one cyclist died due to the negligence of the organisers – the main reason being not wearing a helmet! The authorities are doing their best to cover up the event. This is not a good omen for the sport!
NOT OBEYING THE LAW
Recently a cricketer was handed down a suspension for one year but before the year was out this cricketer was seen playing at a tournament game. This came to light when the media went to cover the event. It looks as if some powerful person in the sport’s administration has been covering this fact. What’s the use of bringing in laws, if they are not obeyed?
MAGNIFICENT THREEÂ DECLINE JOBS
Three top level sportsmen have declined to accept vocations at the sport’s headquarters. The reason that these three has given is that the headquarters has to be cleaned up first. If that happens then they may consider accepting these posts, which is sure to be a boon to the sport.
WHO IS TO BE BLAMED?
After a lot of planning the new sports regulations were gazette. Now officials claim that the regulations are not correct and have to be re-done. A veteran sports panel drew up the regulations after a lot of consideration. But if there are flaws it after it has even been gazette.Who is to be blamed?
FOREIGN COACHES. WHERE IS THE CATCH?
It has been noticed that several foreign coaches are being recruited to a popular sport. Some even say that there are more to follow. One key person who is behind this move in order to promote the sport is a top administrator. It is believed that he may be getting a ‘cut’ from recruiting these foreigners.