Abstract:
This research paper explores the ways in which sports played an important role in creating
opportunities for university entrance. The research addresses sports emerged as a significant force
for negotiating obstacles commonly experienced by high school students in Sri Lanka. Ministry of
sports started a new four program for develop ten sports. It also aims to achieve a top level in Asian
standards in these sports; targeted sports are athletics, netball, swimming, boxing, badminton, judo,
shooting, weightlifting, and rugby. “Strong athletic programs have higher test scores and lower
drop-outs rates.” Daniel H. Bowen & Collin Hitt , 2013. It is not true that sports undermine the
academic performance in Srilankan schools. Researchers analyzed and reviewed the data from the
first year students, faculty of management studies and commerce against the achievement of high
school sports and the performance in the G.C.E A/L examination. Based on our findings the students'
involvement in sports promoted their academic success. There is a positive relationship between the
commitment to athletics and academics achievement. We conclude that high school sports
performances are a gateway to academic achievement.
