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TRIBUTE TO SPRINT QUEEN – K.G. BADRA GUNAWARDENA – By Ravi Rudra   A Trailblazer in Women’s Sprinting & An Inspiration for Aspiring Athletes! “Looking back at my sporting career I have much to be proud of having been the ‘Most Popular Sportswoman & The Sportswoman of the Year’ title twice over and having held the Sri Lankan records for 100m (12.0s), 200 (24.9s) and 400m (56.8s), the first two which remained unbroken between 15 and 20 years.” – Badra   Download the PDF file .   Click here to receive your free copy of the eLanka Newsletter twice a week delivered directly to your inbox!   ...

Apr 16, 2025 Posted by In Articles, Ravi Rudra Tagged ,
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Tribute to Ranil Abeynaike on his 70th Birth Anniversary – By Ravi Rudra   Ranil Gemunu Abeynaike (12 February 1955 – 21 February 2012) “Ranil had ‘cricket commentator’ written all over him. He had a very pleasant, charming, attractive voice and deep dulcet tones and was one of the best commentators Sri Lanka produced.” College Prefect & College Colours in Cricket, Hockey and Tennis. STC 1st XI Cricket Colours – 1971, 72 & 73. STC 1st XI Cricket Captain 1973 – Winners of The Life Buoy Shield for The Best School Team & The Vaseline Trophy for The 50-Overs Champions. Schoolboy Cricketer of The Year & Best Bowler 1973. Captain Colombo South Zone U18 Cricket Team (1972) – Winners of the ‘Observer’ Shield. Represented Ceylon Schools Cricket Team (1972) against the Australian Schools Team. STC – U12 (1965) & U14 Cricket Captain (1968); U16 Vice-captain (1970). STC – 1st XI Hockey 1971-73. ...

Feb 12, 2025 Posted by In Articles, Ravi Rudra Tagged , ,
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The Phenomenal Journey of Mr. CHANDRA SCHAFFTER 94 – By Ravi RUDRA My Dear Mr Schaffter Thank you for giving me the joy and privilege to compile the attached article featuring aspects from your phenomenal journey. It is packed with life lessons in courage and tenacity. You have an extraordinary ability to turn obstacles into stepping stones. The integrity you exhibit in your actions has been a shining light. You live your values so authentically, and you motivate others to do the same. Having faced adversity with such resilience, you inspire me more than words can express. Your story is an inspiration to any generation. May you continue to sparkle with all your God-given might. I wish you and your wonderful family the Very Best of Health, Peace, Prosperity and Happiness. God Bless! Ravi Rudra Download the PDF file .   Click here to receive your free copy of the ...

Dec 14, 2024 Posted by In Articles, Ravi Rudra Tagged ,
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Dr. HMP ‘Hubert Mathias Peter’ PERERA (aka Humpy) – National Athletics Champion 220 & 440 yards – By Ravi Rudra, Auckland, New Zealand, 25th Sep 2024 Dear Friends I am extremely delighted to share a compilation (attached) on one of Sri Lanka’s finest 220 & 440 yards athlete – Dr. HMP ‘Humpy’ Perera. Until now very little has been known about this unassuming former track champion. Hence, I am truly grateful to Dr. HMP’s daughter Kumu (Kumudini) Fernando & nephew and former Thomian, Dayantha Perera for assisting me with relevant information and precious photos. I must also thank both Manilka Wijesooriya (who encouraged me to do the research by putting me in tough with Kumu) and Deepal Lecamwasam (who introduced me to his former classmate Dayantha). (09 Sep 1920 – 25 Dec 1991) (09 Sep 1920 – 25 Dec 1991) National Champion 220 yards – 1939 (22.8s), 1943 (23.7s) & 1945 (23.6s). National Champion 440 yards ...

Sep 25, 2024 Posted by In Articles Tagged , , , , , , ,
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Special Memories of My Skipper Duleep Mendis by Ravi Rudra     Dear Dulla, Wishing you a Very Happy 72nd  Birthday. Thank you for the Golden Memories. God Bless Ravi Rudra   Special Memories of my Skipper Duleep Mendis  In 1962 (3rd Term fixture) fresher Barney Reid in only his second 1st XI game  for STC routs St. Sebastian’s, Moratuwa, at the College grounds for mere 9  runs by taking a staggering 8 wickets for 2 runs. St. Sebastian’s first  innings began at 12 noon on the Friday and was destroyed within an hour  during our lunch interval.   Barney follows this up with another incredible haul of 8 wkts for 9 runs  against Prince of Wales, Moratuwa in the following game. With the mayhem  that happened in those couple of weeks, one would have thought, it not only  sent shivers among the cricket crazy public of Moratuwa but would have  ...

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Ravi RUDRA – Photos from the ‘Times Collection’ of National Archives Photographs of Ravi Rudra from his friend Mr. Saman Gunawardana (Sri Lanka Athletics) who had kindly taken these from the “Times of Ceylon Collection” of National Archive Department. Ravi is extremely grateful to Saman. Click here to receive your free copy of the eLanka Newsletter twice a week delivered directly to your inbox!   ...

Jun 21, 2024 Posted by In Articles Tagged , ,
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Rupert Ferdinands: A Stellar Career …. & A Thomian Tall-by Michael Roberts Source:Thuppahis Ravi Rudra, whose chosen title for this illustrated essay was “Rupert Ferdinands: A Blazing Tennis Star and Much More”  … while the plethora of photographs rendered this item a difficult piece to insert — so that some illustrations will be missing; a or will be inserted over time. The Editor has also inserted highlighting emphasis along the way. Rupert W. Ferdinands, born April 1936, was an outstanding product of S. Thomas’ College, Mt. Lavinia. He is also a former Head Prefect of the School, a B.Sc. (Hons) graduate, Sri Lanka Davis Cup player and Australian qualified tennis coach (Level 3). Rupert excelled in Tennis for his College and Country, having made his national debut as a young schoolboy. Teen Rupert in Ceylon Tennis Team at the Hague in 1953 ….L-R: Percy Ernst, Douglas Fonseka, Lionel Fonseka (Manager), Douglas Scharenguivel and 17-year-old Rupert ...

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