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Kapila to be named new Chairman of Selectors Source:Island Kapila Wijegunawardene is expected to be named the new Chairman of Selectors, The Island learns. The former fast bowler who held the position from 2015 to 2016 is respected for his forthright approach and integrity. Given the numerous troubles facing cricket, especially with several corruption investigations involving Sri Lankans being conducted by the International Cricket Council, someone with a clean track record is considered as a must for the post.   ...

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Heart Health should be your priority in Life-by Dr Harold Gunatillake My electrician came to replace the hot plates in my old cooker used for over 10 years. He went to Bunnings to purchase the new plates, but he never returned. Phoned up two days later and the wife said he had chest pain after his visit to our home and now in hospital waiting for angiography. He has just retired, leading a sedentary life from an active carrier. Quite fit looking though having a slight pot belly. ...

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Horse Racing Festival in Nuwara Eliya begins on March 20 Source:Dailynews Turf Club (RTC) Horse Racing Festival 2021 will gallop ahead from this weekend, March 20, 2021 at the picturesque Nuwara Eliya race course from 10.00am onwards. Last season’s champion thoroughbreds Spirited Touch, Alcazaba, Mehera, Honourius, Santos and other leading horses are expected to put a strong performance after a lapse in racing for nearly an year due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The 2020 season was written off the calendar owing to the COVID-19 pandemic, while 2019 season was cut short of completion due to the Easter Bombings, hence the 2021 season is much looked forward by everyone who loves the sport of horse racing, Nisitha Rupasinghe, Treasurer of the RTC said. ...

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Ruwan Paul to promote powerlifting in Sri Lanka-by Shirajiv Sirimane World Powerlifting Director Robert Wilks (on left) congratulating Ruwan Paul for being appointed international Powerlifting Brand Ambassador. Source:Dailynews In a bid to give due recognition to the sport of Powerlifting a Sri Lankan dual citizen now based in Australia has launched a mega drive to popularize it in the island. “Sri Lankan history talks of many giants like ‘Dasamaha Yodayas’ (Ten Giants) who have helped ancient kings to win wars, create historic monuments and irrigation landmarks which are still evident,” said international award winner Ruwan Paul. ...

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Sameera Wijesinghe the weightlifting, athletic and rugby star-by Althaf Nawaz Sameera Sandun Wijesinghe Source:Dailynews The task of forwards in rugby are to compete for the ball in scrums and line-outs and are generally bigger and stronger than the backs. Props push in the scrums, while the hooker tries to secure the ball for their team by hooking it back with their feet. The hooker is also the one who is responsible for throwing the ball in at line-outs, where it is mostly competed for by the locks, who are generally the tallest players in the team. The flankers and number eight are expected to be the first players to arrive at a breakdown point and play an important role in securing possession of the ball for their team. Sameera Sandun Wijesinghe was a hefty player who had a remarkable career in rugby occupying a few positions in the pack at ...

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Sri Lanka’s cricket WC win has lessons for all of us – Premier-by Dhammika Ratnaweera Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa with World Cup winning team members and other officials Source:Dailynews Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa yesterday said that if cricketers can build up excellent teamwork and play with more commitment like those days, then Sri Lanka could win the cricket world cup once again. He made these observations at a ceremony held to mark the Silver Jubilee Celebrations of the 1996 Cricket World Cup triumph and to felicitate the players at Temple Trees. ...

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Re-telecast of 1996 World Cup final on Channel Eye Source:Dailynews Sri Lanka Rupavahini’s Channel Eye will relay a repeat telecast of the 1996 Cricket World Cup final between Sri Lanka and Australia today (18) commencing at 4.30 p.m. The re-telecast, powered by Dialog Axiata PLC, will also feature an exclusive studio segment with a few stars of the 1996 team and more from 3.00 p.m to 4.30 p.m as they recount the most memorable moments of the match for the first time together as a team in almost two decades. ...

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The old ribbon typewriter battles for life at Hulftsdorp-by Dishan Joseph Source:Dailynews Today we live in a digitally dominated era. Our communication has rapidly grown to depend on iPhones, tablets, 4G technology and a myriad of social media platforms. People do not write or receive letters anymore, in the true sense of handwritten letters. Birthday cards often take the form of e-cards. The vibrant city of Colombo has undergone a tremendous and beautiful change. The old colonial buildings have been subdued by stunning high-rise towers. I have not seen a red double-decker bus in a long time. Perhaps one of the refreshing sights in Colombo is the presence of the smart mounted police officers, riding their horses with that dignified colonial charm. At the same time, the machines that once produced thousands of documents and letters – the typewriters have been relegated to the status of vintage antiques. This newspaper, ...

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PM says humanity triumphed with cricket 25 years ago-By Rex Clementine Source:Island Delivering a moving speech, Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa said that along with cricket, humanity triumphed 25 years ago as the national cricket team became World Champions beating Australia by seven wickets in the final in Lahore. At a function held at Temple Trees to felicitate the members of the World Cup winning squad, PM Rajapaksa drove home some pertinent points. “I remember just before the World Cup, we had to deal with an issue as Australia and West Indies refused to play in Colombo, claming security reasons. It is India and Pakistan that came to our aid, setting aside their differences . We could see South Asian Solidarity 25 years ago.” ...

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Act now or face consequences Arjuna warns at Silver Jubilee function-by Rex Clementine  Source:Island World Cup winning former Sri Lanka captain Arjuna Ranatunga warned authorities that unless they acted now and take steps to address burning issues in the sport, cricket will suffer further. Ranatunga’s team was felicitated yesterday at Temple Trees as the nation celebrated 25 years of Sri Lanka’s World Cup triumph. The function was attended by Ministers, Ministry officials, former cricketers’ cricket administrators and other dignitaries.  Ranatunga urged Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa to address Sri Lanka’s cricketing woes. ...

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