Players who represented the country versus State Teams, etc., and on tours abroad (Although not Internationals they were the best players selected for Ceylon/Sri Lanka at that time) – By Dennis de Rosayro
1..R. H. WILLIAM (born 19…) (Goal Keeper) (Police S.C. and Government Services)
1953 Tour of Madras and Bangalore
A stalwart of the Police Hockey Team. He was the understudy of the great Freddie White.
- V. HENSMAN (born 19….) (Left Half) (Tamil Union C& AC)
1953 Tour of Madras and Bangalore
A stalwart of the Tamil Union C & AC during their glory years. Was a fleet footed Left Half
- I. SUPPIAH (born 19….) (Right Back) (Tamil Union C& AC and Matale H.A) 1953 Tour of Madras and Bangalore
A great pioneer, played for Matale H.A. at the National Championships from 1956 to 1961, captaining the teams in the 1st and 2nd Nationals in 1956 and 1957.
- CHANDIRAPAL (CHANDI) CHAMNUGAM (born 19…) (Left Inside) (Tamil Union C& A C, Government Services and Colombo H.A.)
1955 vs. Madras H.A. Chandi was another outstanding Forward who played for the Tamil Union from the late 1940s until the mid 1960s. He played Centre Forward and Left Inside most of the time, and was a neat artist who was able to get past his opponents with great agility.
He played for the Government Services at the National championships from 1956 to 1964, captaining the winning team in 1961.
- BARNEY BOWEN (born 19 …) (Left Half) (Burgher R.C. and Government Services H.A.)
1955 vs Delhi Wanderers A great reader of the game who excelled at Left Half. Played for the Government Services at the National championships from 1956 to 1958.
- E.A. ADAMS (born 19…) (Left Extreme) (Burgher R.C. and Government Services and Colombo H.As.)
1955 vs. Delhi Wanderers
A sprinter who would out run the defence and make ample opportunities for his Forwards to score.
- MALCOLM ALDONS (born 19…) (Left Extreme) (Burgher R.C. and Government Services and Colombo H.As.)
1955 vs. Delhi Wanderers 1956 vs. Mysore H.A. Although not speedy, Malcolm would out-smart the defence with brilliant stick work and body swerves. He represented the Colombo H.A. at the National Championships in 1956 and 1957.
- M.A. ALBERT (born 19…) (Right Inside) (Players H.C. Matale and Colombo H.A.)
1957 Tour of Madras A penetrative Forward of real class. Captained the Colombo H.A. at the first National Championships in 1956.
- K.A. JAYASINGHE (born 19…) (Goal Keeper) (Uva H.A.)
1957 Tour of Madras
Played for Uva H.A. at the National Championships from 1956 to 1959.
- M. JAMALDEEN (born 19 …) (Right Back) (Uva H.A.)
1957 Tour of Madras Played for the Uva H,A, at the National Championships from 1956 to 1960.
- M.H. FUARD (born 19 ..) (Centre Half) (YMCA, YMBA, Havelock S.C. and Matale H.A.)alf) hH
1957 Tour of Madras 1958 vs. Madras H.A. One of the best Centre Halves produced by the Matale H.A. from the mid 50s to the mid 60s. He represented the Matale H.A. at the National Championships from 1956 to 1963, captaining in 1958 and 1959.
- P.R. BALARATNARAJAH (born 19…) (Forward) (Tamil Union and Colombo H.A.)
1958 vs Madras H.A. Bala was a dangerous Forward, quick to trap a pass and score many a goal. He represented the Colombo H.A. at the National Championships in 1957 and 1958.
- K. CHANDRASENA (born 19…) (Right Inside) (YMCA, YMBA, Matale and Matale H.A)
1960 Tour of North India (Jan/Feb) A diminutive Forward, he represented the Matale H.A. at the National Championships from 1956 to 1958 and 1961.
- T.S. SATHYAN (born 19…) (Goal Keeper) (Kandy District H.A.)
1960 Tour of Madras and Mysore (December) A hawk eyed and reliable Goalie he represented the Kandy District H.A. at the National Championships in 1956.
- W.B. ADHIKARAN (born 19…) (Centre Forward) (Kandy District and Colombo H.As)
1963 vs Madras H.A. A sharp shooter, Adhikaran excelled as a Centre Forward and represented the Kandy District H.A. at the National Championships and Colombo H.A. from 1963 to 1965.
- ROYCE VAN TWEST (born 1946) (Left Extreme) (Burgher R.C. and Colombo H.A.)
1966 Tour of South and North India Royce was an extremely talented Left Extreme with speed and guile. He represented the Colombo H.A. at the National Championships in 1964 and 1966. He went into Planting in 1966. Thereby, missing out on an impressive international career. He emigrated to the USA in 2003 with his family.
- M.H.M. ZAROOK (born 19..) (Left Half) (Old Zahirians S.C. and Matale H.A.)
1966 Tour of South and North India A very hardy and talented Left Half who passed away at a very young age. Brother of M.H. Fuard, he represented the Matale H.A. at the National Championships from 1964 to 1966, 1968 and 1969, captaining the team in 1968.
- CHANDRA WIJEKOON (born 19…) (Left Inside) (YMBA and Malwatte H.A. Matale, and Matale H.A.)
1967 Tour of North India Brother of the famous Wijekoon clan, Chandra was also a trustful Forward and rendered great service by representing the Matale H.A. from 1967 to 1977.
- V.P. KULATUNGE (born 1947) (Left Extreme) (YMBA, Matale, CR& FC, Matale and Nationalised Services H.As)/
1967 Tour of South India 1969 Tour of South and North India Slightly built, Kulatunga would surprise the opponents with his change of pace, stick work and array of clever passes. Represented the Matale H.A. at the National Championships in 1967 and the Nationalised Services
- T.M.S. SALDIN (born 1942) (Right Half) (Malay C.C. and Mercantile H.A.)
1969 Tour of South and North India A hardworking Right Half, he represented the Mercantile H.A. at the National Championships from 1966 to 1969.
- SANATH JAYAWARDENE (born 1943) (Right Half) (Old Bens S.C. and Colombo H.A.)
1969 Tour of South and North India As a Right Half, Sanath was solid in defence and would surprise his opponents when he forged an attack.
He represented the Colombo H.A. at the National Championships from 1963 to 1969, captaining in 1970 and again in 1974.
- SAM ABEYSEKERA (born 1944) (Forward) (Burgher R.C. and Colombo H.A.)
1969 Tour of South and North India A wily player, he was a creative Forward and kept his opponents guessing.
He represented the Colombo H.A. at the National Championships in 1964 and 1966.
- S.B.S. GALAGAMA (born 1945) (Left Inside) (Burgher R.C., Matale and Nationalised H.A.)
1969 Tour of South and North India 1970 vs Mysore H.A. Saliya was a Left Inside who would change his game and style of play, which would surprise his opponents many a time.
He represented the Nationalised Services H.A. at the National Championships.
- N.M.M. FOUZER (born 1940) (Right Back) (Old Zahirians S.C. Malay CC and Matale H.A.)
1969 Tour of South and North India 1970 vs Mysore H.A. Light on his feet, tall and lanky, Fouzer was a classy defender whose positional play was impeccable. He would stem any dangerous move in the ‘D’ and simultaneously create an attacking move.
He represented Matale H.A. from 1960 to 1967.
- CLIFFORD T. RODRIGO (born 1943) (Forward) (Old Wesleyites, Burgher R.C., Colombo and Mercantile H.As)
1969 Tour of South and North India Clifford was a Forward that any team would want. A tireless player both in attack and defence, he was a match winner at all levels. Also had the knack of deflecting passes into the net, surprising deep defenders and goalies.
He represented the Mercantile H.A. at the National Championships from 1964 to 1970, captaining in 1971 and 1973, and also the Colombo H.A.in 1972, 1974/75.
- M. ZAHEER (born 19…) (……… ) (…..
1969 Tour of South and North India
- K.P. DIAS (born 19…) ( ) (……. Colombo H.A.)
1969 Tour of South and North India
- T.A. KAMALDEEN (born 19…) (Forward) (……….. Colombo H.A.)
1970 vs Mysore H.A.
- A.M. MIHILADEEN (born 19…) ( ) (Old Zahirians S.C. Matale, Matale and Mercantile H.As)
1971 Tour of South and North India
Represented Matale H.A. at the National championships from 1967 to 1969 and the Mercantile H.A. in 1972.
- CLARENCE XAVIER (born 19….) ( ) (Old Bens S.C., Colombo and Mercantile H.A.)
1971 Tour of South and North India
Represented Mercantile H.A. at the National championships from 1972 to 19675 and 1979 and Colombo H.A. in 1970. .
- R. MAHENDRAN (born 19…) (Half Back) (C.H & F.C., Colombo and Mercantile H.A.)
1973 Tour of South and North India
1974 vs Tamil Nadu H.A.
1975 Tour of North India (December)
Played for the Mercantile H.A. at the National Championships in 1974 and 1980.
- ANTON PERERA (born 19…) (Half Back) (…………. Kandy H.A.)
1973 Tour of South and North India
1975 Tour of North India (December)
1976 vs Karnataka H.A.
Represented Kandy District H.A. at the National Championships
- H. JEGANATHAN (born 1951) (Full Back) (Old Wesleyites, Colombo and Mercantile H.As)
1973 Tour of South and North India Represented Colombo H.A. at the National Championships from 1971 to 1973 and captained in 1974, and Mercantile H.A. IN 1977 and 1978.
- DR. SHANTI McLELLAND (born 1948) (Full Back) (Old Wesleyites, Bloomfield C&AC, Colombo and Mercantile H.As)
country versus State Teams,
1973 vs Mysore H.A. 1974 Tour of South and North India Shanti was one of the very best all-round sportsmen at Wesley College. A great lover of hockey, he was a prominent figure in forming the Old Wesleyites Hockey Club. A tireless defender, was an asset to any team. At the National Championships he represented Colombo H.A. from 1969 to 1975, captaining in 1973 and 1975, playing the winning teams of 1973 and 1974; and Joint champions in 1971 and 1972. Representing the Mercantile H.A., he played in 1977 and the winning teams of 1979 and 1982.
A prominent academic, he was the Principal of Wesley College from 2009 to 2013 and mainly responsible for initiating and building the swimming pool and ………..
- ALBAN DAVID (born 19…..) (Back) (Old Bens S.C., Colombo and Mercantile H.As.)
1974 Tour of South and North India
1975 Tour of South India (August)
1975 Tour of North India (December)
1976 vs Karnataka H.A.
Represented Mercantile H.A. at the National Championships from 1973 to 1975 and 1979 and Colombo H.A. in 1977.
- S. KUMARASIRI (born 19….)(………….) (……………..
1974 Tour of South and North India
- RANIL ABEYNAIKE (born 1955) (………) (S.S.C., Colombo and Mercantile H.As.)
1974 Tour of South and North India
Represented Colombo H.A. at the National Championships in 1974 and Mercantile H.A. in 1975 and 1976.
- H. DE SILVA (born 19…) (…………) (………..
1974 Tour of South and North India
- F. RAVI FERNANDO (born 19….) (Goal Keeper) (United Youngsters H.C. and Colombo H.A.)
1975 Tour of North India (December)
Represented Colombo H.A. at the National Championships in 1977 and 1978.
- T.R. SADIKEEN (born 1956) (……….) (Burgher R.C., Colombo H.A. State Services H.A.)
1976 vs Karnataka H.A.
Represented Colombo H.A. at the National Championships in 1974 and 1975.
Dennis de Rosayro
September 2022
