Daily Fitness Programs to Be Introduced in All Schools

COLOMBO(News1st); The Ministry of Education has decided to introduce daily physical fitness programs for students in all schools.

Deputy Minister of Education Madura Seneviratne said the decision was discussed at a meeting with officials of the Ministry of Sports, chaired by the subject Minister, Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya.

The initiative comes in response to the rising prevalence of non-communicable diseases among schoolchildren.

Deputy Minister Seneviratne further stated that the meeting also reached an agreement to establish a joint committee between the Ministry of Sports and the Ministry of Education. 

The committee will coordinate between school sports associations and national sports bodies, address vacancies for coaches, and ensure continuity in sports for children.