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Sri Lanka basketball picks Tharindu Fernando as World Cup coach Tharindu Fernando Source:Sundayobserver The head of coach of Gateway International College, Colombo Tharindu Fernando has been appointed as the coach of the Sri Lanka Under-23 team for the upcoming FIBA World Cup in Mongolia. Tharindu’s appointment has been made by the Sri Lanka Basketball Federation with the blessings of the Sports Ministry and President of the SLBF Aelian Gunawardene. He is expected to have a long run in the role rather than just do a one-off assignment. Tharindu began his coaching career as a teenager while still at school, 25 years ago. His passion and love for the game has taken him places. In an unblemished career, he has gone onto win many championships and in turn has made Gateway College a formidable force in the game of basketball. Commitment has been the key to his and Gateway’s success. ...