Sri Lanka, March 27 -- By Susil Premalal
Former Sri Lanka table tennis star Lalith Priyantha says he is continuing to wage a battle to free the sport which he alleges is held in the bondage of affluent parents who are influencing decisions made by the governing body, instead of veterans who have shed blood, sweat and tears for the sport.
"It is sad but a fact that parents of some players are controlling the sport. They are like a mafia. During the last two years the wrong person is in the association. Some people who have never held a table tennis racquet in their life have come into the association because of their children and even go as managers whenever the Sri Lanka team goes overseas. It is very unfair and unethical," alleged Priyan...