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C. S. Ekanayake fine ruggerite, athlete and football player-by Hafiz Marikar Source:Dailynews C.S. Ekanayake is a player who left an indelible mark with his deeds on the rugby field He is a product of Dharmaraja College who attended this school after winning the Grade 5 scholarship from 1974 to 1982. during the principal ship of A P Gunaratne. His pet game was rugby, and represented the school senior team from 1980 – 1982, and led the side in the last year. He won Colours in 1981 and re-awarded in 1982 and also won the Dagoba (the highest award for sports) in 1982. He was coached by late Deepal De Zoyza, Lanil Tennakoon and Irvin HowIe, after leaving school he represented Kandy Sports Club from 1983 – 1991 and gave his best as a second row forward and a good tackler. He played for Up country rugby team in 1985. ...