MR wants medical fitness tests for students

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President Mahinda Rajapaksa instructed the Education Minister to work out a system to subject students selected for sports activities to medical fitness tests first, the Government Information Department said.

The decision has been taken after an 18-year-old school girl died while taking part in the 5000 metre race at a School in Aranayake yesterday.

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Comments - 13

Ranjit Wednesday, 27 February 2013 06:09 AM

This may be the third such incident. Miracle of Asia. Why are the ministers in office, if President has to give instruction on such matters?

Yuri Wednesday, 27 February 2013 06:16 AM

How about the medical report from HRW. would you like to see it. i think this is easy

Yehiya Wednesday, 27 February 2013 06:31 AM

IN OUR SCHOOL DAYS HEIGHT WEIGHT EVERY THINGS MONITOR & RECORDED. DENTIST & DOCTORS VISIT TO SCHOOL. tODAY TOTALLY UPSIDE DOWN.

R.Rohan Wednesday, 27 February 2013 06:31 AM

people are under nourished because of the cost of living Mr.President.

raa one Wednesday, 27 February 2013 12:00 AM

eka hanthentha okkotoma bethanne? via DM Android App

rohanrom Wednesday, 27 February 2013 08:10 AM

How about you stick to the topic with going kade for LTTE.

Calistus Jayatilleke Wednesday, 27 February 2013 08:30 AM

Such things should have been done as part of the normal routine in any educational institution without waiting for the President's orders. In any case, except the politicians and their family members, most people in the country are under-fed due to high living costs and are not fit to run marathons - they are only good to "run for their lives"

podi sadhu Wednesday, 27 February 2013 08:32 AM

you and the cabinet needs a healh check

Ranil Wednesday, 27 February 2013 08:58 AM

Priority should be given to the sick, they do not seem to get treatment. Children are under nourished

raj Wednesday, 27 February 2013 09:36 AM

How about a brain check for all the minsters' sons.

Chamini Wednesday, 27 February 2013 11:15 AM

The whole world is after SL for the worst human rights abuse and our President is talking about students fitness! is this important right now Sir?

mack Wednesday, 27 February 2013 12:00 AM

set some guide lines on sports meet held in schools. via DM Android App

Buwa Wednesday, 27 February 2013 05:43 PM

I propose an IQ test for those who run for parliament :)

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