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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
  • 7 August 2025 AI summary Minister Sunil Kumara Gamage defended the Government’s economic stabilization efforts, citing the President’s statement and data showing increased FDI, foreign exchange earnings, tourism revenue, exports and remittances in the first half of the year. He argued that Sri Lanka’s poverty cycle requires higher investment, and said the Government is pursuing foreign and domestic investment while reducing public expenditure and directing tax revenue to welfare and capital development. He rejected Opposition criticism and stated that the Government is rebuilding the economy and advancing development based on measurable outcomes. Adjournment Debate: Current Economic Status of the Country Public FinanceForeign Affairs Read →
  • 6 August 2025 AI summary The Minister of Youth Affairs and Sports presented the 2023 Annual Report of the National Youth Services Council. He proposed that it be referred to the Sectoral Oversight Committee on Education, Labour Force and Human Resources Development, and the House agreed. Papers: Tabling of Annual and Performance Reports Parliamentary Procedure Read →
  • 25 July 2025 AI summary The Minister responded to questions on youth organizations under the National Youth Services Council, citing the National Youth Services Act No. 69 of 1979 as the basis for establishing and reorganizing youth societies. He said the “Connect 2025 Youth Clubs” programme is a rebranding effort to attract youth and denied using political symbols or exerting political influence. He stated that officers involved are carrying out official duties, not political work, and that the Government aims to establish youth clubs in all 14,022 Grama Niladhari Divisions, with about 11,000 already formed on a non-party, non-ethnic and non-religious basis. Adjournment Questions EmploymentEducation Read →
  • 25 July 2025 AI summary Hon. Sunil Kumara Gamage tabled answers on the Polonnaruwa National Cricket Stadium and the Gallella Sports Complex, stating that the cricket stadium held only an opening exhibition match in 2024 and that any need for an inquiry would be examined. He clarified that Gallella is maintained as a District Sports Complex despite being named a National Sports Complex, with approximately Rs. 42 million spent on the stadium and Rs. 583 million on the complex. He also stated that elephant damage to the volleyball court covering occurred before an elephant fence was built, and that repairs would be undertaken under the 2025 sports complex maintenance programme. Second Round Oral Questions and Procedural Matters Infrastructure Read →
  • 25 July 2025 AI summary Orders made under the Sports Law No. 25 of 1973, published in Extraordinary Gazette No. 2437/24 of 21 May 2025, were tabled in Parliament. The Minister proposed referring the Orders to the Ministerial Consultative Committee on Youth Affairs and Sports, and the proposal was agreed to. Tabling of Reports and Orders Parliamentary Procedure Read →
  • 23 July 2025 AI summary Minister Sunil Kumara Gamage supported the Companies Act amendment introducing beneficial ownership disclosure, stating it would require information on directors, shareholders, beneficial owners and sources of capital to prevent fraud, money laundering and hidden unlawful interests in companies. He argued the measure aligns with the Government’s “Clean Sri Lanka” agenda and would not deter legitimate investors, but would target those unable to explain the lawful origins of their funds. He also linked the reform to improving Sri Lanka’s business environment, international benchmarks such as the World Bank’s B-READY index, and the need to improve operational efficiency in institutions including the Registrar of Companies. Debate: Companies (Amendment) Bill – Second Reading Public FinanceCorruption & Governance Reform Read →
  • 8 July 2025 AI summary The Minister of Youth Affairs and Sports tabled the 2024 Annual Performance Reports of the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports and the Department of Sports Development. He proposed that the reports be referred to the Sectoral Oversight Committee on Education, Labour Force and Human Resources, and the House agreed. Announcements and Papers Parliamentary Procedure Read →
  • 17 June 2025 AI summary Minister Sunil Kumara Gamage said the regulations under the Convention Against Doping in Sport Act update Sri Lanka’s prohibited substances list for 2025 in line with WADA, reflecting new substances and risks identified internationally. He argued that doping is driven by excessive pressure to win and poses serious long-term health risks, especially from anabolic agents, stimulants, hormones and contaminated supplements, including among school athletes. He said SLADA conducts national, school-level and pre-international testing with about Rs. 80 million in annual funding, and that penalties include competition bans, recovery of prize money and possible career-ending consequences. He linked anti-doping efforts to the broader need to build a disciplined, healthy sports culture and reduce youth involvement in illicit drugs. Debate: Convention Against Doping in Sports Regulations HealthcareWomen & ChildrenEducation Read →
  • 17 June 2025 AI summary Hon. Sunil Kumara Gamage moved for parliamentary approval of regulations made under the Convention Against Doping in Sports Act, No. 33 of 2013. The regulations were published in Gazette Extraordinary No. 2430/24 of 3 April 2025, presented on 3 June 2025, and had received Cabinet approval. Debate: Convention Against Doping in Sports Regulations Parliamentary Procedure Read →
  • 17 June 2025 AI summary The Minister of Youth Affairs and Sports tabled the Ministerial Consultative Committee report concerning regulations under the Convention against Doping in Sports Act, No. 33 of 2013, published in Gazette Extraordinary No. 2430/24 of 3 April 2025. He also tabled the 2022 Annual Report of the National Youth Services Council, and the documents were ordered to lie upon the Table. Papers: Regulations, Annual Reports and Ministerial Consultative Committee Reports Parliamentary Procedure Read →
  • 3 June 2025 AI summary The Minister of Youth Affairs and Sports presented an Order under the Convention Against Doping in Sport Act, No. 33 of 2013, published in Gazette Extraordinary No. 2430/24 of 03 April 2025. He proposed that the Order be referred to the Ministry’s Advisory Committee on Youth Affairs and Sports, and the House agreed. Papers Presented: Orders, Regulations, Reports and Gazette Parliamentary Procedure Read →
  • 9 May 2025 AI summary Funds have been allocated in 2025 to develop sports facilities in underserved districts of the North and East, particularly Batticaloa and Trincomalee. The Minister stated that Rs. 400 million has been set aside for targeted programmes, including constructing new playing fields and upgrading basic facilities such as volleyball courts into larger sports complexes, to address the lack of infrastructure and support local sporting talent. Oral Question: National-Level Stadiums in Northern and Eastern Provinces (Q.1/2024) Ethnic Reconciliation & DevolutionInfrastructure Read →
  • 9 May 2025 AI summary The Minister provided details of seven national-level stadiums in the Northern and Eastern Provinces, including their districts and locations. He said construction at the Trincomalee facility had been halted following a court order after human bone fragments were found, but permission to proceed was granted in 2017 and recommencement was arranged for September 2024. He added that no decision had been taken to develop it as an international cricket stadium, while Rs. 50 million had been allocated to CECB for completing the ground and Rs. 250 million for a pavilion, with further plans for several indoor and court sports facilities. Oral Question: National-Level Stadiums in Northern and Eastern Provinces (Q.1/2024) InfrastructurePublic Finance Read →
  • 9 April 2025 AI summary The Minister of Youth Affairs and Sports presented the 2023 Annual Report of the Sri Lanka Anti-Doping Agency. He moved that the report be referred to the Sectoral Oversight Committee on Education, Manpower and Human Capital, and the motion was agreed to. Papers Presented: Customs Resolution, Ministry Reports, Annual Reports Parliamentary Procedure Read →
  • 20 March 2025 AI summary The Minister said the 2025 Budget must be understood as a response to Sri Lanka’s economic crisis, citing long-term trade deficits, past policy failures, depleted reserves, weak investor confidence, and high debt servicing obligations. He argued that despite fiscal constraints, the Budget supports a production-based recovery, public welfare, and fair distribution, with allocations for health, education materials, fertilizer subsidies, MSMEs, energy, industry, fisheries, agriculture, and reactivating abandoned factories and agro-industries. He also defended engagement with the IMF as arising from debt pressures and prior wastage, and described the Budget as appropriate to the country’s bankrupt conditions. Appropriation Bill, 2025 - Committee Stage Debate Public FinanceAgricultureCost of Living Read →
  • 19 March 2025 AI summary The Minister acknowledged complaints from various regions about athletes being denied opportunities, particularly in cricket. He said the Ministry is responsible for identifying talent, creating opportunities, and intervening where necessary, and asked that written information or reports from relevant parties be provided so the Ministry can investigate and ensure relief and fairness where possible. Oral Question: Government Sports Complexes (Q.3/2025) Education Read →
  • 19 March 2025 AI summary Sunil Kumara Gamage stated that, according to records, the action in question was taken in line with a Cabinet decision and based on the preference of the then Minister. Oral Question: Government Sports Complexes (Q.3/2025) Parliamentary Procedure Read →
  • 19 March 2025 AI summary The Minister provided written answers on the proposed North Western Province Sports Complex, stating that 19 locations were considered and that Cabinet approval was granted in 2016 to build it at the Bingiriya Public Playground and adjacent Kandakkuwatta state land. He outlined the indoor and outdoor sports facilities planned, including a swimming pool and gym, and said the estimated cost is Rs. 511.89 million. He further stated that the project is expected to be completed by 30 November 2025. Oral Question: Government Sports Complexes (Q.3/2025) Infrastructure Read →
  • 18 March 2025 AI summary The Minister moved for approval of the National Youth Services Council Annual Report for the year ending 31 December 2021, submitted under Section 31 of the National Youth Services Act, No. 69 of 1979, together with the Auditor General’s observations. He noted that the relevant Sectoral Oversight Committee had considered the report on 10 July 2024 and its report was presented to Parliament on 3 September 2024, after which the motion was agreed to. Paper: Annual Report of National Youth Services Council for year ended 31.12.2024 Parliamentary Procedure Read →
  • 18 March 2025 AI summary At the Committee Stage of the Appropriation Bill, 2025, the Minister moved amendments on behalf of the Minister of Finance to increase capital allocations for the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports. The total capital provision was amended to Rs. 5.5 billion, including a Rs. 500 million increase under Head 219, Programme 02, for the Department of Sports Development under Budget Proposal No. 27. The relevant recurrent and capital expenditures were put to the Committee and agreed to, and the Minister then moved that the Committee report progress and seek leave to sit again. Appropriation Bill 2025, Twenty-third Allotted Day - Committee Stage: Heads 149, 303, 194 and 219 (Industry and Entrepreneurship Development; Youth Affairs and Sports) Public FinanceParliamentary Procedure Read →