Dubai, United Arab Emirates, April 16, 2023: Asia Rugby has reinstated Sri Lanka Rugby as a Full Member.
The move follows the Sri Lanka Ministry of Sports and Youth Affairs cancelling a gazette notification dated April 1, 2022, which led to the temporary suspension of Sri Lanka Rugby.
The gazette had suspended the island-nation’s elected rugby administration and replaced it with a Competent Authority from the Ministry of Sports.
Asia Rugby President Qais Al Dhalai in a statement said: “The Asia Rugby Executive Committee’s decision to suspend Sri Lanka Rugby’s membership was made in accordance with Asia Rugby’s Articles and Regulations to maintain our principle of equality, transparency and accountability.
“I am pleased to hear about the withdrawal of the gazette notification, making it possible for Asia Rugby to lift the suspension.”
Qais added: “We are looking forward to welcoming Sri Lanka teams back to Asia Rugby competitions.”