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HALL OF FAME – BARCLAY GEORGE ‘BUDDY’ REID A PHENOMENAL SPORTSMAN AND ROLE MODEL – By Ravi Rudra Dr. Buddy Reid’s achievements in Table Tennis, for Ceylon (Sri Lanka) and Australia, are remarkable to say the least. With dedication and a committed work ethic he has established several records, culminating in being recently inducted to Table Tennis Australia’s prestigious Hall of Fame. It is indeed a fitting honour for a sportsman and gentleman of Buddy’s calibre and character. Dedication, discipline, and perseverance have been constant in his approach to sports, work, and life, in general. He is a surgeon and his success in sports and a highly demanding profession are remarkable and inspiring. Former Thomian Buddy, was a Double International, sportsman for Sri Lanka. He also captained Sri Lanka at both Cricket and Table Tennis. Furthermore as a brilliant Table Tennis player he has represented both Ceylon (as a young ...

Nov 6, 2023 Posted by In Articles Tagged , , , ,
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A TRIBUTE TO SRINI LUCAS TABLE TENNIS CHAMPION – By Dr Buddy Reid (Former Sri Lankan player). Peking International Tournament From left : Belle Wirekoon, Corinne Dharmaratne, Srini Lucas, Carol Rudolph Source : island On the 24th of April this year the Sri Lankan Table Tennis lost one of her most colourful characters. Srini Lucas began her Table Tennis career at St. Bridget’s Convent and moved on to The University of Ceylon, Colombo, inspired by her brother Nimal Lucas. Her studies at the University for a Bachelor of Science degree soon gave way to her love for Table Tennis, replacing the books in her hand with a Table Tennis bat. Her enthusiasm for the game found her climbing up the ladder and arriving at the level of champions such as Belle Wirekoon, Frances Ratnayake and Nandini Daniel. She found there was no room for many young players in the teams of ...

Jul 27, 2023 Posted by In Articles Tagged , , , , , ,
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World TT title for Dr Buddy Reid Dr Buddy Reid (right) with doubles partner Igor Klaf of Australia. First, a note from Des Kelly on behalf of all eLanka Members……. THE BUDDY REID STORY (SPORTS) Heartiest congratulations to both Dr.Buddy Reid & his sports partner Igor Klaf on winning the World Title of Table Tennis doubles in Las Vegas U.S.A. Both these gentlemen were over 75 years of age and, to complete the triumph, Dr.Reid then won the “bronze medal” in the singles event of the same category.  All Lankan/Aussies should be very proud of “Buddy” because, as the name suggests, he was not only a good friend to many, in old Ceylon, he migrated to Australia to achieve the same thing. I am honoured to know him personally, as a friend, and now, a World Champion.                  Good luck, God bless you ...

Jul 10, 2018 Posted by In Articles, DESMOND KELLY Tagged Comments 0
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