The Department of Sport Science and Physical Education, University of Kelaniya, took the initiative to celebrate the International Day of Sport for Development and Peace (IDSDP) on April 3^rd, 2025, at the Auditorium of the Faculty of Social Sciences. Globally, IDSDP is observed annually on April 6th, and for 2025, the theme is "Leveling the Playing Field: Sport for Social Inclusion."

To mark the occasion, the Department organized a thought-provoking lecture series featuring three distinguished speakers. Senior Lecturer Oshadhi Herath from the Department of Philosophy delivered a lecture on “Peacebuilding and Its Contemporary Challenges,” while Professor Nishan Sakalasooriya from the Department of Geography spoke on “Human Development and Its Challenges.” Dr. Nilantha Ramanayaka, Head of the Department of Sport Science and Physical Education addressed the theme of the year with a presentation on “Leveling the Playing Field: Sport for Social Inclusion.”

The event was organized by students from the Sport and Recreation Management (SRMG) degree program under the Department of Sport Science and Physical Education, branded as "An SRMG Event."

Additionally, the event witnessed the presence of the academic staff members of the university, including the Department of Sport Science and Physical Education, and students.