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ALL- CEYLON RUGBY XV – 1961 LED BY PETER SAWDY (CH&FC). Source : Scontent  “As years go by, we realize that memories are perhaps the greatest and most priceless of treasures one can possibly possess ……” ALL-CEYLON RUGBY XV – 1961 LED BY PETER SAWDY (CH&FC). Standing Left to Right are: Frankie David, the next three are R. Bourne, John Legyt, M. Stevens, Eric Roles, Maurice Silva, Nimal Maralande and Dickie Jayatilleke. Seated Left to Right are: Chris Bean, Lionel Almeida, John Banks, Peter Swady (Capt.), Ashey Cader, John Burrows and Franklyn Jacob. Editor’s Note: Many thanks to Nihal Gunewardene for providing the team names. ...

Nov 27, 2023 Posted by In Articles Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , ,
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E. W. Balasuriya sports promoter par excellence-By Hafiz Marikar Source:Dailynews Kandy remembers one of its most versatile sportsmen, sports benefactor, philanthropist and above all a gentleman, of the highest calibre E.W. Balasuriya. Many seem to have forgotten the past glorious moments of Kandy rugby. But there are still who remember his great service. His invaluable services for sports in Kandy is remembered by all, even at times when changes are inevitable, with sports taking a different turn with professionalism playing a vital role in sports. He was one of the great sports promoters and a philanthropist. He was known as’Bala’ for some and some called him EW. He was a great lover of sports and gave his best. Many are the instances in his illustrious career and public life where he displayed his integrity and honesty which was a shining example of a clean life. As a donor he was ...

Sep 28, 2020 Posted by In Articles Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , Comments 0
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