A football stadium and training centre, a project run by paramilitary leader, Douglas Devananda, is nearing completion, reports Sri Lanka's Ministry of Defence (and Urban Development).
According to the 'Department of Government information', the stadium has been built using funds from the 'West German Republic and World Football Federation' and costs over Rs 50 million.
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