During the challenging times of COVID-19, when morale was low and activities had come to a halt, the Sri Lanka Olympians Association stepped up to inspire young athletes. To keep their Olympic dreams alive, members including   President Sriyani Kulawansha OLY,Secretary Damayanthi Darsha OLY, Vice president Sugath Thilakarathna OLY, Treasure Anuruddha Rathnayake OLY, Julian Bolling OLY, Mahesh Perera OLY, Chinthana Vidanage OLY , Nimmi De Zoyza OLY and Ruvini Abeymanne OLY conducted three motivational Zoom workshops for 25 Sri Lankan sports schools ,and other training athletes  reigniting hope and passion for sports across the nation.