The majority of Sri Lankans (around 75%) speak the Sinhala language and the Sinhala version is mainly used in Sri Lanka for public and private events and is the only version used during international sports and other events.
The majority of Sri Lankans (around 75%) speak the Sinhala language and the Sinhala version was the only one to be used during official government events, although it was sung during private Tamil events. It was the only version used during international sports and other events.