In the
latest report released by Asia Rugby, Sri
Lanka is ranked among the top 10 countries in the world under the theme -'Get into Rugby' for participation numbers up
to 28 February 2019.
Get into
rugby is about the introduction to the game, learning what rugby is all about
for both boys and girls.
Asia Rugby
is on top with 104,000 participants from 32 countries (25 active rugby unions)
in the report released. Rugby Europe is in 2nd place and Sudamerica
Rugby in 3rd place for participation numbers.
Sri Lanka,
who is placed 3rd behind South Africa and India, has gone beyond boundaries
to promote the game in recent months. South Africa has reported 42,612, India
18,815, and Sri Lanka 16,098
participants.
Six Asia Rugby unions are among the top 10 in the world. 39 %
girls' participation has been reached. 8 Asia Rugby unions are among the top 20
globally. 45 % of all reported
participants globally are from Asia Rugby Unions, as per the report. This shows
tremendous development in Asia Rugby.
Over the last 2 months, Sri Lanka Rugby joined hands
with MTV / MBC Network to
introduce, promote and develop rugby at the grass root level, starting from
Schools at all districts and provinces around the country. The venture is a
part of the 'Platinum
Awards', an award
bestowed to distinguished individuals involved with sports in Sri Lanka, who
have performed well for the country at local and international level.
The campaign was very
successful, with Sri Lanka rugby been able to reach all corners of the country to
introduce the - Get into Rugby campaign.
Sri Lanka is looking
forward to do more of these 'get into rugby' programs in the future, to develop
and promote rugby around the country, with the aim of taking the game to higher
standards.
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