Sri Lanka, April 20 -- The Sports Ministry spent more than 82 lakhs for Viren Nettasinghe's International Badminton tournaments which helped him to reach Olympics qualifying standard, said Sports Director General Prof Rear Admiral Shemal Fernando.

We already made a pathway to the "Road of Olympics "and Sports Minister Harin Fernando gave all requirements and ordered me to look after Super athletes requirements and Viren is the first athlete to reach his target with our assistance .

From last January Viren got chance to take part in eight International Badminton tournaments with the assistance of the Ministry as well as Sri Lanka Badminton headed by President Rohan de Silva .

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