SL bans violent WC song

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A World Cup song which carries threats against defending champions Australia as well as earthquake-hit New Zealand has been banned on orders of the Sri Lankan president.

The song warns that Ricky Ponting's Australians will end up as bird food while New Zealanders, still reeling from the Christchurch quake, could have their jaws broken.

President Mahinda Rajapakse heard the Sinhalese and Tamil mixed song and wanted it taken off all state-run radio and television channels, an official close to the president told AFP.

He also censured sports authorities for allowing the "insulting" lyrics.

"The president was appalled that the song was allowed in the first place," the official said.

"He felt the song was in poor taste. What he wants is a song to inspire the team and fans and not insult other nations."

The president saw a video clip of the song when he turned up to watch Sri Lanka play Canada at their opening game at Hambantota on Sunday when the home side won by 210 runs.

A Sri Lankan cricket official said the song was the initiative of a private company which was sponsoring the national team.

Several private radio and television channels have also accepted that the song was in poor taste and stopped broadcasting it.

Sri Lanka, who are co-hosting the World Cup with Bangladesh and India, has already run into trouble with fans after banning music and placards at match venues.

Following intense criticism, police have relaxed bans on placards, posters and banners. (AFP)

Comments - 101

Lankapura Wednesday, 23 February 2011 08:16 AM

Good idea. Thanks Mr President.

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Andy Wednesday, 23 February 2011 08:16 AM

What is the name of this song? who is singing it?

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MW Wednesday, 23 February 2011 08:13 AM

Third class taste for third class people

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nagu Wednesday, 23 February 2011 08:24 AM

good move MR.....

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malkanthi Wednesday, 23 February 2011 08:27 AM

Obviously this song sucks!! but the taste of the sports minister!

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shan Wednesday, 23 February 2011 08:27 AM

Every tom, dick and harry wanna sing a world cup song thats the problem.... Its very Pathatic.....

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rajitha Wednesday, 23 February 2011 08:28 AM

I'm 100% agree with the President of SL.

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Mr.Humane Wednesday, 23 February 2011 08:25 AM

prezzy playing good samaritan eh? unfortunately for him, we don't care!

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Kasun Wednesday, 23 February 2011 08:32 AM

Nice Work..but litle bit late...

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afraz Wednesday, 23 February 2011 08:28 AM

Well Done!!

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NAL Wednesday, 23 February 2011 08:39 AM

Good. I did not like it at all from the begining. May be this is the SL style of implementing stuff... release it first followed by a ban.

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wala-Gemba Wednesday, 23 February 2011 08:47 AM

Well-done president!

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R.Duminda Wednesday, 23 February 2011 08:40 AM

at last MR felling the taste of human!!!!!!! do the same thing to your minsters too.

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Abdul Wednesday, 23 February 2011 08:56 AM

Good move by the President

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Guru Wednesday, 23 February 2011 09:10 AM

First of all MR should use proper language.

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Sri Lankan Wednesday, 23 February 2011 09:12 AM

Very great! Cricket is a wonderful game, which brings many states together....... So, its indeed indecent to compose songs of that caliber. Of cos' I've not heard it.

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TMA Wednesday, 23 February 2011 09:15 AM

This made me feel like listening to the song

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isu Wednesday, 23 February 2011 09:18 AM

Good Job indeed

31 25

willows Wednesday, 23 February 2011 09:21 AM

Good Work Sir.

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asoka abeywardena Wednesday, 23 February 2011 09:23 AM

oh you do good thing too...well done...jana...

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Paul Wednesday, 23 February 2011 09:24 AM

Generally, I am usually against President Rajapakse's ways of doing things,but this is one thing I agree with.

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Lional De Alwis Wednesday, 23 February 2011 09:25 AM

That is a good decision by the President. Very good and nice of you to do this your Exec. Hon. President.

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nats Wednesday, 23 February 2011 09:26 AM

its a cheer song 4 god sake!! y cnt r ppl understand dt!!

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malkanthi Wednesday, 23 February 2011 09:29 AM

This song Sucks!

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Nadeesha Wednesday, 23 February 2011 09:30 AM

Well Done Dear President!

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KIRI PUTHA Wednesday, 23 February 2011 09:37 AM

I am 99% angry and 1% agree because of hungry and the and banning of this song. :D

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Anver Wednesday, 23 February 2011 09:57 AM

This should have been done at a lower level itself. Something is wrong with our officials, for the President himself to take this action.

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Sriya W Wednesday, 23 February 2011 09:59 AM

making people despair won't produce first class impact.

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drake Wednesday, 23 February 2011 09:59 AM

LION NATION should be the theme song

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easy wara Wednesday, 23 February 2011 10:05 AM

nobody knows or listened. Christchurch quake happened only yesterday. What a hot news and sensitive remedy !!!!!!!.

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yurican Wednesday, 23 February 2011 10:12 AM

OK Sir now you can apply for you LOAN. are you runnng a country or Village?

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lankaman Wednesday, 23 February 2011 10:16 AM

100% true.

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Janee Janaya Wednesday, 23 February 2011 10:18 AM

we hadn't listened or sucked the thing. Had U?

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Jeff Wednesday, 23 February 2011 10:19 AM

You don't need to insult others in order to cheer. Surely we can come up with a much better song!

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Citizen Wednesday, 23 February 2011 10:23 AM

Thanks Mr President

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Sammy Wednesday, 23 February 2011 10:29 AM

Hats off to the President. A very good move. This isn't SL culture to degrade others. Extol yourself but do not insult others.

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Oyage sudu kella Wednesday, 23 February 2011 10:29 AM

It is in the Youtube, man.

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Holman Wednesday, 23 February 2011 10:31 AM

This shows the taste of the lower class :(

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I Hussein Wednesday, 23 February 2011 10:32 AM

What a cheap taste. You must be sick to enjoy by insulting another. Why cant they just make a song to enchourage our team instead.
Very well done Mr President.

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Colombo Wednesday, 23 February 2011 10:26 AM

well i heard it after reading this.. look like this song gonna be more popular then any other.. :D

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Christopher Liu Wednesday, 23 February 2011 10:26 AM

Give the credit when it is due. I do not agree with H. E on lots of things. But on this issue all I have to say is Well Done MR

23 25

kassa Wednesday, 23 February 2011 10:34 AM

Good Idea Mr.MR

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BANDA Wednesday, 23 February 2011 10:37 AM

This kind of culture was created in our country by UPFA Government. any one has different view in relation to UPFA is called traitor. like wise any one playing againts SL called ENEMY.

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induma Wednesday, 23 February 2011 10:37 AM

Thanks Mr President

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Thilina Wednesday, 23 February 2011 10:54 AM

Why on the earth SL ban music at match venues? Fans go to grounds to have some fun. Otherwise they can watch matches on TV. Does our crickt board think their grounds as sacred places?

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sanju Wednesday, 23 February 2011 10:58 AM

at last something good for the nation

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sanju Wednesday, 23 February 2011 10:54 AM

MR YOU ARE THE MAN

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Roshan Wednesday, 23 February 2011 10:56 AM

Actually the Cricket authorities should listened to the song before they broadcasted. This shows how our president is concern. Well done Mr. President.

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Tarrin Wednesday, 23 February 2011 11:05 AM

President is spot on. Congratulations

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Dilan Wednesday, 23 February 2011 11:14 AM

keep up the great work.

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jayampathi Wednesday, 23 February 2011 11:42 AM

It is unbelievable that President had listened to the song recently. Damage has already done to some extent, Anyway good move at last.

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spark Wednesday, 23 February 2011 11:44 AM

Man of war crimes

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Pissu hadei Wednesday, 23 February 2011 11:53 AM

Funny thing is, they made it the Official song from Sri Lanka for the world cup when it launched... Wonder who did that in the first place??

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mike Wednesday, 23 February 2011 11:54 AM

malkanthi so u like to su

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sxhabeeb Wednesday, 23 February 2011 12:11 PM

Kodew rate..... \

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Naushad Wednesday, 23 February 2011 12:19 PM

Well done Mr. President... We have to motivate out team than we insult other teams..........

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janzz Wednesday, 23 February 2011 12:21 PM

Wel done Mr president.

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Prof Wickramatillake Wednesday, 23 February 2011 12:40 PM

One good gentlemanly deed, THANK YOU

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TMA Wednesday, 23 February 2011 12:40 PM

Just listened. What a dumb song Yuk!

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Priyantha Wednesday, 23 February 2011 12:37 PM

we need president to do everything . minister can't do that...simply useless set of ministers.

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Game Kolla Wednesday, 23 February 2011 12:48 PM

In sri lanka there are more violent actions created by our politicians and no action has been taken to stop this sad set of affairs.

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seeya Wednesday, 23 February 2011 12:59 PM

Wow we proved the world ..Sri Lankans are fools!! thank you for the music!!

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Papara Band Wednesday, 23 February 2011 01:21 PM

Good Move.... weldone Mr. President

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nathan Wednesday, 23 February 2011 01:23 PM

wow!! President is slowly getting civilised

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banda Wednesday, 23 February 2011 01:54 PM

Hi Can somebody tell me what this song is? sorry I am not in SL right-now.

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Sam of Hong Kong Wednesday, 23 February 2011 02:28 PM

Well done Mr President and please keep it up !!!

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Srith Wednesday, 23 February 2011 02:29 PM

Mix up Rice and Pizza

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PachaHemantha Wednesday, 23 February 2011 02:25 PM

even in this news this man found something to blame president.

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Jam23 Wednesday, 23 February 2011 02:49 PM

as always ...

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mike Wednesday, 23 February 2011 05:28 PM

RAPATA RAPATA RAP A RAP RAP...

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Steven Miller Wednesday, 23 February 2011 05:37 PM

PRESENT YOUR CULTURE NOT TO BE PROUD BUT TO PROMOTE PEACE AND UNITY AMONG THE NATIONS. THIS IS WHAT IS REQUIRED MOSTLY NOW.

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chenny Wednesday, 23 February 2011 05:45 PM

yes, he is watching CNN these days, especially news on his friends in Libya and Egypt. He is learning bit by bit ... at least that's good for the country

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Lokaya Wednesday, 23 February 2011 06:00 PM

Aha some eye openers to the detractors of the President. That is why he is enjoying overwhelming majority in wider Sri Lanka. Viva Mahinda way to go

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TMA Wednesday, 23 February 2011 06:23 PM

'Breaking the jaws of New Zealand Wales'? What kinda environmentally unfriendly song is that? This song should not only B banned, but the artist must B sued by IUCN

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paul raj Wednesday, 23 February 2011 11:15 PM

Well done M.r .You are the best for a long time...

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Sumith Hewage Wednesday, 23 February 2011 11:38 PM

I think I saw the youtube version of this "song". Cheap! Very cheap.

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Shame Thursday, 24 February 2011 01:53 AM

Shame Mr Alston Koch you are Australian

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Alpenrock from ITALY Thursday, 24 February 2011 02:02 AM

I am wondering with all respect . how come Mahinda rajapakse have better things then banning the songs. imposing ban on guys wering shorts.?

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buwaneka Thursday, 24 February 2011 02:16 AM

WELL DONE SIR. ITS STATESMANSHIP.

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Rabi David Thursday, 24 February 2011 02:34 AM

Excellent example Mr President. Discipline and Decency must

prevail all the time, with Development.Congratulations Sir.

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Thush Thursday, 24 February 2011 03:03 AM

Well done Mr President! A People's President!

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A.Thavaraj Thursday, 24 February 2011 03:06 AM

Thank you Mr President, This is waht we expect from your high office.

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iQBAL Thursday, 24 February 2011 05:29 AM

Good move and a very good lesson for classless music produces.

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Ibnu Batuta Thursday, 24 February 2011 05:47 AM

Very sensible decision.

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mazoomi Thursday, 24 February 2011 05:52 AM

ela ela aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa

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saman Thursday, 24 February 2011 06:35 AM

Why not ban violent protest ! too ...

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ben Thursday, 24 February 2011 07:44 AM

Well...it's good if you practised all what you preached. What about the state media during the elections? Hmm.... FUNNY HA? :)

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demon Thursday, 24 February 2011 08:00 AM

Good move mr president...thanks you very much...

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dissanayake Thursday, 24 February 2011 09:09 AM

We care. We are responsible citizens. You may not. That just shows your class and taste mate.

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Freelanced Thursday, 24 February 2011 09:16 AM

Certainly a decision that needed to be taken. But how did this song pass so many other officials in the process upto the final playback ?

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Athula Thursday, 24 February 2011 09:21 AM

Well Done sir , next should be the dancing star programme attire to safe guard our culture while watching t.v at home with our children .

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Athula Thursday, 24 February 2011 09:29 AM

Lanka , Lanka Hey Hey My Name is Sri Lanka !

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Mr Retort Thursday, 24 February 2011 10:25 AM

Vilonce is bad in sports but not only in sports but also in elections, so stop them too

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STAR Thursday, 24 February 2011 10:32 AM

WHY dont you watch cartoons with your children & when the dancing star starts send your children to bed....?

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xlntgson Thursday, 24 February 2011 11:24 AM

Random!

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kumaraya Thursday, 24 February 2011 11:30 AM

The President has come up with flying colours. The sponsors of this "song" and all connected with it should be severely censured.

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I Hussein Thursday, 24 February 2011 11:39 AM

'It Sucks' means - 'that something is bad'
'Suck it' means "shut up and go away."
Not what you think.

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Sugath Thursday, 24 February 2011 12:18 PM

nature of sri lankans.........they are bad taste people ...it's not new..that's why Economist Intelligence Unit: ranked colombo as 131 out of 140

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shace Thursday, 24 February 2011 12:50 PM

Mike you need to go for an english class, learn some basic english and get rid of your sick mind state.

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tinku Thursday, 24 February 2011 01:24 PM

there are worse stuff sung by school boys during big matches....is the president going to come & listen to all that and ban big matches as well?

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