Sri Lanka’s swimming sensation Matthew Abeysinghe has been awarded a scholarship by the International Olympic Committee (IOC) and World Aquatic Sports Association (WASA) according to reports.
Matthew’s scholarship is worth US $ 10,000 and he earned this accolade after winning seven gold medals at the recently concluded South Asian Games in Guwahati, India.
The scholarship will cover Matthew’s training, sports equipment, coach's allowances, vitamins and nourishment according to reports.
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The Presidents’ Entitlements (Repeal) Bill under which benefits for former Presidents would be reduced has been gazetted.
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