Prof. Rajesh Kumar, the Dean of the Faculty of Education, Osmania University, Hyderabad, the Director of Physical Education, Osmania University, Hyderabad and the President of the International Federation of Physical Education, Fitness and Sports Science Associations,

India, and Dr Veerender Chennoju, Sports Psychologist, Hyderabad, India met Senior Professor Nilanthi de Silva, Vice Chancellor of the University of Kelaniya and Professor M. M. Gunatilake, the Dean of the Faculty of Social Sciences of the University of Kelaniya, on the 20^th of October 2023 at the office premises of the Vice Chancellor.

The main objective of this discussion is to foster Sri Lankan sports through the exchange of sports knowledge internationally and to attract international attention to sports in tourism.

A long discussion was held between the Vice-Chancellor and the Dean regarding holding an international research conference covering all sports subjects at the University of Kelaniya in the year 2024 with the cooperation of the relevant institutions.

Senior Lecturer Mrs. Anoma Rathnayaka, Head of the Department of Sports Science and Physical Education, Faculty of Social Sciences also graced the event.