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Hon. Sunil Kumara Gamage, M.P.

Jathika Jana balawegaya (JJB)· National List

Minister of Youth Affairs and Sports

Profession: Chartered Accountant

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Speeches 77 #64 of 225·#28 in party
Attendance 5/8 days present (of recorded)
Top topic Parliamentary Procedure 29 speeches
Last spoke 21 May 2026 in Debate

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77 speeches
  • 21 May 2026 AI summary Debating regulations under the Imports and Exports (Control) Act, the Minister said the Government had inherited an economy with suspended debt servicing and major import restrictions, but had since resumed debt service, reopened imports in phases, and stabilized conditions. He argued that recent exchange rate pressure was driven by external factors such as higher fuel import costs and did not by itself indicate an economic crisis, citing lower unemployment, higher GDP per capita, and continued business activity. He said Sri Lanka nevertheless faced an external-sector challenge and called for structural reforms, including export diversification, market expansion, and upgrading the export product base. Main Business: Debate on Regulations under Imports and Exports (Control) Act and Appropriation Act Resolutions EmploymentForeign AffairsPublic Finance Read →
  • 7 May 2026 AI summary Sunil Kumara Gamage stated that Sports Officers for Divisional Secretariats are appointed by the Provincial Council. He said discussions are underway with the Provincial Council to address existing vacancies and ensure appointments, citing their relevance to sports development. Oral Question 6 (1337/2025): Sports Officers and District Youth Service Officer in Ampara Employment Read →
  • 7 May 2026 AI summary Interviews are currently in progress, and a permanent appointment is expected to be made following that process. Oral Question 6 (1337/2025): Sports Officers and District Youth Service Officer in Ampara Parliamentary Procedure Read →
  • 7 May 2026 AI summary The Minister stated that Sports Officers of the Department of Sports Development are appointed only to District Secretariats, while officers at Divisional Secretariat level fall under Provincial Councils, so no departmental postings exist at that level. He said there is currently no Tamil-medium Senior District Youth Service Officer in Ampara, with a Sinhala-medium officer acting in the role and Tamil-medium Youth Service Officers assigned to cover relevant areas. Approval has been granted to fill the vacant Senior District Youth Service Officer post through promotions, with applications called and interviews to be held. Oral Question 6 (1337/2025): Sports Officers and District Youth Service Officer in Ampara Employment Read →
  • 6 May 2026 AI summary The Minister supported the Rescue, Rehabilitation and Insolvency (Corporate and Personal) Bill, stating that it would help revive failing businesses, facilitate efficient liquidation where necessary, and create better opportunities for entrepreneurs affected by insolvency or external economic factors. He also criticised the Opposition for not engaging with the Bill’s substance. Separately, he outlined concerns about the decline of Sri Lankan cricket and said he had appointed an Interim Cricket Committee, chaired by Eran Wickramaratne and including former cricketers such as Sidath Wettimuny, Kumar Sangakkara, and Roshan Mahanama, to reform Sri Lanka Cricket and strengthen the sport’s future. Debate: Rescue, Rehabilitation and Insolvency (Corporate and Personal) Bill - Second Reading Public FinanceEmployment Read →
  • 7 April 2026 AI summary Hon. Sunil Kumara Gamage moved that Hon. Upul Kithsiri take the Chair. The motion was agreed to, after which Hon. Kitnan Selvaraj left the Chair and Hon. Upul Kithsiri assumed it. Debate: Social Security Contribution Levy (Amendment) Bill and Related Orders - Continuation (Post-Lunch) Parliamentary Procedure Read →
  • 7 April 2026 AI summary The Minister said Sri Lanka must approve the 2026 WADA prohibited substances list under the Convention against Doping in Sport Act, No. 33 of 2013, as SLADA operates in line with international anti-doping rules. He outlined SLADA’s testing and education work, noting about 140 athletes were tested last year, three positives led to due process and bans, and high testing costs require prioritising international competitors. He also highlighted recent and planned sports law reforms, including term limits for office-bearers in national sports associations, and referred to ongoing infrastructure projects and efforts to rebuild Sri Lankan sport, including cricket. Debate: Social Security Contribution Levy (Amendment) Bill and Related Orders - Continuation (Post-Lunch) Law & OrderInfrastructureHealthcare Read →
  • 7 April 2026 AI summary Hon. Sunil Kumara Gamage moved that Hon. Kitnan Selvaraj take the Chair. The motion was agreed to, after which the Deputy Chairperson of Committees left the Chair and Hon. Kitnan Selvaraj assumed it. Debate: Social Security Contribution Levy (Amendment) Bill and Related Orders - Continuation (Post-Lunch) Parliamentary Procedure Read →
  • 7 April 2026 AI summary Moved that the Bill be read a second time. He also presented regulations under the Convention against Doping in Sports Act, an order under the Strategic Development Projects Act, and rules under the Monetary Law Act/Central Bank of Sri Lanka Act, after which the question was proposed. Debate: Social Security Contribution Levy (Amendment) Bill - Second Reading and Related Orders (Chair Change - Introduction) Parliamentary Procedure Read →
  • 7 April 2026 AI summary The Minister of Youth Affairs and Sports presented the report of the Ministerial Consultative Committee on the Order made under the Convention Against Doping in Sports Act regarding the 2026 List of Prohibited Substances, published in Gazette Extraordinary No. 2471/51. The report was ordered to lie upon the Table. Papers: Auditor-General's Report and Ministry Annual Reports Tabling Parliamentary Procedure Read →
  • 19 March 2026 AI summary The Minister of Youth Affairs and Sports tabled the 2023 Annual Report of the Sugathadasa National Sports Complex Authority. He moved that it be referred to the Sectoral Oversight Committee on Education, Labour and Human Resource Development, and the motion was agreed to. Papers and Petitions Parliamentary Procedure Read →
  • 4 March 2026 AI summary Hon. Sunil Kumara Gamage stated that the Government intends to strengthen the country’s sporting culture, with particular attention to the North and East. He said budget allocations have been made for district-level competitions, including planned football and softball tournaments in Mullaitivu, Trincomalee, Mannar, and Kilinochchi. He added that the National Sports Festival will proceed through selections starting at Divisional Secretariat level in every district to broaden participation. Oral Question: Projects in Trincomalee District (Q.1476/2025) Ethnic Reconciliation & Devolution Read →
  • 4 March 2026 AI summary Plans are underway to prepare estimates and begin development work this year for Kantale Leelarathna Grounds in coordination with the district. No funds have been specifically allocated this year for an indoor stadium, but preparatory work and estimates will be initiated for future funding consideration. Oral Question: Projects in Trincomalee District (Q.1476/2025) Infrastructure Read →
  • 18 February 2026 AI summary Hon. Sunil Kumara Gamage proposed that Hon. (Mrs.) Sagarika Athauda take the Chair. The motion was agreed to, after which the Deputy Speaker left the Chair and Hon. (Mrs.) Athauda assumed the Chair. Debate: Special Commodity Levy Act, Customs Ordinance Resolution, and Motor Traffic Act Orders (Continuation) Parliamentary Procedure Read →
  • 17 February 2026 AI summary The Minister said the McHeyzer development had not been abandoned, noting that he inaugurated the 400-metre track in December. He stated that remaining works at the Trincomalee town grounds would be completed during the year, with efforts to provide facilities for night-time sports as part of the public sports grounds concept. Oral Question: McHeyzer Stadium, Trincomalee - Development (Q.7/2025) Infrastructure Read →
  • 17 February 2026 AI summary The Minister stated that the Government is taking measures to develop sports in the North and East, including introducing and supporting leather-ball cricket in districts such as Trincomalee and Ampara. He said equipment has been provided, budget allocations have been made to identify deficiencies in school cricket facilities, and necessary renovations are planned to be completed within the year. Oral Question: McHeyzer Stadium, Trincomalee - Development (Q.7/2025) EducationInfrastructureEthnic Reconciliation & Devolution Read →
  • 17 February 2026 AI summary McHeyzer Stadium is currently suitable for national-level competitions, with development ongoing and the swimming pool, indoor sports complex and 400-metre track completed, while the pavilion is nearing completion. The Minister stated that Trincomalee District still lacks turf pitches for leather-ball cricket, as Sri Lanka Cricket has not yet been allocated state land despite discussions with the Trincomalee Municipal Council. He added that plans since 2016 to obtain state lands in Ampara, Batticaloa and Trincomalee for district cricket grounds, potentially upgraded to international level, remain on hold, though funds have been allocated in Sri Lanka Cricket’s 2026 budget. Oral Question: McHeyzer Stadium, Trincomalee - Development (Q.7/2025) InfrastructureLand & Housing Read →
  • 1 December 2025 AI summary Moved approval of the National Youth Services Council’s Annual Report for 2022 under Section 31 of the National Youth Services Act, No. 69 of 1979, including the Auditor General’s observations. He noted that the Sectoral Oversight Committee on Youth Affairs and Sports had considered the report on 13 June 2025 and presented its report to Parliament on 17 June 2025; the motion was agreed to. Papers: Annual Reports Tabled Parliamentary Procedure Read →
  • 1 December 2025 AI summary At the Committee Stage of the Appropriation Bill, 2026, an amendment was moved under Head 219, Programme 02, relating to the Department of Sports Development. The amendment increased the capital provision for development activities by Rs. 800 million, bringing it to Rs. 3.95 billion, to incorporate the allocation under Budget Proposal No. 44. The recurrent allocation of Rs. 2.161 billion and the amended capital allocation were both agreed to and ordered to stand part of the Schedule. Committee Stage - Appropriation Bill 2026: Ministries of Youth Affairs and Sports, and Women and Child Affairs Parliamentary Procedure Read →
  • 1 December 2025 AI summary At the Committee Stage of the Appropriation Bill, 2026, the Minister of Youth Affairs and Sports moved an amendment on behalf of the Minister of Finance relating to the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports. The amendment seeks to replace line 12 on page 32 with a revised capital allocation of Rs. 6,800,000,000. Committee Stage - Appropriation Bill 2026: Ministries of Youth Affairs and Sports, and Women and Child Affairs Public Finance Read →