University study courses in Sports and Physical Education available for sportspersons
The UGC has called for applications from candidates who have excelled in sports to follow a course of study in Sports Science and Management conducted by the Universities of Sabaragamuwa, Sri Jayewardenepura and Kelaniya and to follow a course of study in Physical Education conducted by the Universities of Sabaragamuwa and Jaffna. The requirements for admission are as follows: Winning medals or participation in the Olympic Games; winning at least gold, silver or bronze medals in Commonwealth Games, Asian Games or SAARC Games; Member of a national team representing Sri Lanka at Commonwealth Games, Asian Games, SAARC Games or in a recognised World Cup in a sport such as cricket, football, rugby, volleyball, netball or any other sport as decided by the UGC.
Candidates selected for admission under this special category should complete a suitable foundation course conducted by the Open University of Sri Lanka before commencing of the academic programme. The applications will be accepted until November 26. Duly filled application forms complying with the format set out in the UGC website should be enclosed with certified copies of the relevant certificates and submitted by registered post to the Deputy Secretary/ University Admissions, University Grants Commission, No: 20, Ward Place, Colombo 07 on or before the closing date. (SJ)
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