In Colombo, Sri Lanka, there is a multipurpose stadium called Sugathadasa Stadium. At the moment, football, rugby union, and athletics are played there. There is a hotel there as well as 25,000 seats in the stadium. It was opened on 16 December 1962. Renovated to increase capacity to 50,000 during 2024-2026. Sugathadasa Stadium hosted the South Asian Games in both 1991 and 2006. The bulk of the 2010 AFC Challenge Cup matches were also held there. Here were the 2010 IIFA Awards. In 2012, the Elite Football League of India called the stadium home. The Asian Athletics Championships were held there in 2002.
The first mile post erected during the British era can be seen in front of the Galle Face Green.
The Benthara River also known as the Benthota Ganga is an exciting landmark which divide the two provinces. The boat rides are the most famous where as fresh breeze with a hint of saltiness will sweep through the hair as you ride through the wilderness. The fascinating mangroves are the magical element of the river. The area is also popular for water sports. The name of the town Benthara is derived from a mythical story which claims a demon named 'Bem' ruled the tota or river bank.
Our Lady's Church was established in 1820 by the Chetti community of Colombo and renovated in 2009. It is located at 13 New Chetty Street, Colombo. The name Our Lady of Sorrows comes from the Latin translation of Mater Dolorosa. In 1990, the Archbishop of Colombo announced it as the New Chetty Street Church for the Kochchikade parishioners. There are about 2000 Catholic families in this parish.
