Sri Lanka, June 26 -- This is not merely a boxing crisis, it is a national disgrace that plagues virtually every sport in the country. Sports management bodies are not just ineffective; many are effectively dead, blind, or utterly defunct. They have failed athletes, failed the nation, and continue to operate with impunity.

Recently, a Sri Lankan team heading to an Asian competition was shamelessly told to find their own funds. These determined athletes and their families rose to the challenge, some parents even pawned precious belongings to secure passage. Against all odds, the team fought back to claim runners-up, with one outstanding player earning both Player of the Tournament and Player of the Final. This is not a heart-warming tale...