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Sri Lanka University Games (SLUG) is a sporting event held once in three years with the participation of sportsmen and women from all 14 member universities of Sri Lanka Universities Sports Association (SLUSA) keeping with the standards and the traditions of Olympic Games.Ìý

The first ever SLUG was held in 1980 at the University ofÌýPeradeniyaÌýand the organization of the event is now rotated among the six old Universities; Colombo,ÌýPeradeniya,ÌýMoratuwa,ÌýKelaniya, SriÌýJayawardenapuraÌýandÌýRuhuna. Ìý

Apart from SLUG, annual inter-university sports championships are one of the main important calendar items of all member universities ofÌýSLUSAÌýwhich gives the path for the selection of UniversityÌýcoloursÌýmen and women. The games are organized by all the participating universities and held at various universities or at a venue arranged by the organizing university.Ìý

Over the past it was seen that the SLUG transpires hidden talent among the undergraduates and provides a professional platform for students to come out with their skills in sports.Ìý For athletes busy with a heavy academic workload, this mega event ideally spanning over just 11 days gives the opportunity to keep with discipline and very essential qualities inculcated in true men through sports.

The event as a whole does not only bring out the skills of the players but also the greatness of sports itself. It’s the sports which is crowned the ultimate victor in the end. This is aÌýherculeanÌýattempt to take University level sports to the next level through the recognition stipulated by this event. We aspire to uplift sports in this country and bring out the true potential of our players even matching National Standards.

11^thÌýSLUG is to be held in year 2013 and the University ofÌýMoratuwaÌýhas the privilege of organizing and hosting the games.All arrangements have been made to hold the event fromÌý2^ndÌýto 12^thÌýMay with the patronage of the Ministry of Higher Education, University Grants Commission- Sri Lanka, Vice Chancellor of University ofÌýMoratuwa, Prof. Ananda Jayawardena & the University administration,ÌýSLUSAÌýand the Sports Advisory Board of the University ofÌýMoratuwa.

It is expected that around 5200 sportsmen and women from 14 universities will participate in 22 sports and 35 events.Ìý The main venue of events is the University ofÌýMoratuwaÌýincluding Opening and Closing Ceremonies.Ìý ÌýSome games will be held at outside venues such asÌýSugathadasaÌýStadium,ÌýMahindaÌýRajapakseÌýStadium, University of SriÌýJayawardenapuraÌýSwimming Pool, Colombo Rowing Club, Sri Lanka Police Grounds, Torrington Sports Ministry Grounds,ÌýHavelockÌýGrounds,ÌýPiliyandalaÌýCentral College,ÌýPanaduraÌýMunicipal Grounds,CarromÌýFederation SriÌýLankaandÌýCR&FC Rugby Grounds.

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