Sri Lanka's Sports Minister has announced a new bilateral agreement with Cuba aimed at developing sports capabilities through specialized training programmes and technical cooperation.
Sri Lanka and Cuba have agreed to deepen their sporting relationship, according to Sports Minister Sunil Kumara Gamage following discussions held in Havana with his Cuban counterpart Osvaldo Vento. The agreement centres on introducing specialized sports training programmes within Sri Lanka, with Cuba providing technical expertise and support.
The bilateral talks included representatives from Cuba's national boxing and wrestling federations, alongside Sri Lanka's Ambassador to Cuba, Mahinda Ratnayake. Cuba brings considerable sporting credentials to the partnership, having accumulated 244 Olympic medals throughout its history, including 89 gold medals, with particular recognition for excellence in boxing and wrestling disciplines.
Through this cooperation framework, Sri Lanka aims to strengthen its own sports development infrastructure by drawing on Cuba's international experience and established training methodologies. The exact scope and timeline of the proposed programmes were not detailed in available reports.
