Sri Lanka has lost the right to host the Asian Youth Games in 2017 due to government interference.
The Olympic Council of Asia withdrew the games from Sri Lanka citing problems with the autonomy of the National Olympic Committee from the government.
The games were set to be held in Hambantota, the home district of former Sri Lankan president Mahinda Rajapaksa which saw massive regeneration during his term.
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