The Embassy of Japan in Sri Lanka hosted a hand-over ceremony of baseball equipment donated by Hokkaido Bunkyo University to the Sri Lanka Baseball Softball Association at the Embassy Ballroom on February 25.
This initiative highlights the strong sports and cultural ties between Japan and Sri Lanka, to further foster friendship.
Hokkaido Bunkyo University gathered the donated baseball equipment with the generous contributions of the baseball enthusiasts of the university and the local community members.
On the Sri Lankan side, the donation was coordinated by Sujeewa Wijayanayake, Deputy Umpire Director of the Baseball Federation of Asia, in collaboration with the Sri Lanka Baseball Softball Association.
The ceremony was graced by the presence of esteemed guests, including Dr. Toshihiro Watanabe, President, Hokkaido Bunkyo University, Harumi Ao, Vice President, Hokkaido Bunkyo University, Dr. Sunil Gamage, Honorary Consul-General of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka in Ibaraki, Asanga Seneviratne, President, Sri Lanka Baseball Softball Association and Sujeewa Wijayanayake, Deputy Umpire Director, Baseball Federation of Asia.
This generous contribution from Hokkaido Bunkyo University aims to support the development of baseball in Sri Lanka, providing young players with better access to equipment and encouraging greater participation in the sport.
Baseball has been growing in popularity in Sri Lanka and Japan remains committed to supporting its expansion in the country.
