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  first-ever female to be appointed as Captain of 155-year-old Colombo Rowing Club Her profile in rowing might not be the same as an impressive oarswoman with many records under her belt, but her tale is far extraordinary and truly inspiring. From an obese 14-year-old kid trying out her luck to trim down in size, to a well-shaped individual – physically and more importantly, mentally – Ishika de Silva changed the destiny of future oarswomen, by becoming the first-ever female Captain of Colombo Rowing Club (CRC). Ishika de Silva, rowing for CRC when she was a much younger schoolgoer – Pic courtesy thePapare.com Her name is now permanently written on the wall of CRC in the list of Captains since 1864. She becomes the first lady to have the CRC flag hoisted by the boat boy upon her arrival each time she enters the 155-year-old Beira Lake club. “It’s a humble ...