Sri Lanka Association of NSW Inc President Kalinga Wijeyewardene – Report 2023/24 Ayubowan! Vannakam! Aslam Alaikum! Welcome! In November 2023 when I was elected by you as the President of the Sri Lanka Association, I stated in my inaugural address that I wish to reinvigorate the founding principles of our Association and to go back to our roots. The Association was founded in 1972 as a home for all those of Sri Lankan origin living in New South Wales. It was open to all, irrespective of ethnic origin or religious beliefs and affiliations. It was not limited to Sinhalese, Tamil, Muslim, Burgher or Malay communities or those following Buddhism, Hinduism, Islam or Christianity. In pursuing this vision, the Association under my leadership reached out to all communities and religious groups. For the first time in the history of our Association, we participated in an Iftar event during Ramadan organised by ...

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NON BENDERS SHIELD GAME – Photos & Write up by Jon Karu The twice postponed (due to last 2 years of covid ), but eagerly anticipated cricket encounter between The Sri Lanka Lions (Invitational) Team & the Sydney Instant Cricketers, for the “NON BENDERS” shield, was finally played out, at The Kareela Reserve Doonside NSW, on Sunday 13th of February. Details of the game are as follows: Due to unforeseen circumstances both the Sri Lanka Lions (SLL) and the Sydney Instant Cricketers (SIC) teams, who boasted an interesting mix of “young at heart” senior strugglers and geriatric geniuses, had only10 players turning up to play for them. The game was played under special rules as noted below. 35 over per team game, only 5 overs per bowler, maximum 30 runs per batsman unless it was the last pair then there was no limit. The final team for both sides were: The ...

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