Akila Perera missed the rugby bus? Source : sundayobserver Former Royal College and Tamil Union Cricket and Athletic Club cricketer Akila Perera finds himself as a man who perhaps emphasized in the wrong sport and was left behind only to realize that rugby would have made him a better exponent. Always wanting to get the simple things right, Akila is a person who will welcome constructive criticism and take it in his stride like a true professional that he could not be or perhaps was to some extent. “If I make an impact on anyone, that’s the best I have done,” Akila whose passion is sports and favourite colour is green told the Sunday Observer in an interview. Q: Describe yourself in one word Focused -humble Q: Any words or phrases you overuse? Pressure is a privilege Q: What is your most marked characteristic? Honesty Q: If you could edit your past, what would ...

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Peterites showcase new jersey, ready for re-entry into rugby arena The Peterite Sevens squad preparing for next week’s inter-school Provincial tournament models the new jersey Source:Sundayobserver St. Peter’s College, one of the oldest rugby playing schools in the country with a history of over 80 years, has groomed its team ready to re-enter the inter-school arena armed with a new jersey that also promotes and pays tribute to their four financial partners. With its reputation as a crowd pulling team, the Peterites have been successful in enticing and continuing their partnership with Gold sponsor Kotmale for all age groups besides signing deals with Trip A Deal and 3Pl EFL as Silver sponsor and Principal sponsor TDM International United Kingdom, a freight forwarding company whose managing director is Themiya de Mel, a distinguished old boy of St. Peter’s College. The Peterites are currently gearing for an inter-school Provincial Sevens tournament scheduled ...

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Number Eight Bimal Perera shone for CH and Sri Lanka-by Althaf Nawaz Bimal Perera Source:Dailynews It is rare to find some sportsmen who plays in multiple positions as a utility player in a team sport. He should maintain a good physique to remain in the competition in that particular sport.Number Eight Bimal Perera was one of them who had a flamboyant start in the game of rugby from the younger age at the grassroot level finally ending up donning the National jersey. Bimal Perera was born in 1970 in Dehiwala and his father late M.L. Perera was an Ex Naval Officer who was attached to the Royal Navy in Trincomalee. Beatrice was his mother who is a housewife. He has two siblings Shamalee De Silva (Sister) and Sharman (Brother). Bimal initially joined Arethusa College in Wellawatte where he studied up to grade 5 after being enrolled as a primary student. ...

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Tuan Bohoran was a fine scrum half-by Althaf Nawaz Source:Dailynews The Malay community in Sri Lanka has played a pivotal role in the field of sports. The game of rugby has a special place and they contributed immensely towards its success. Some of them hailed from generations who handled the oval shaped ball. Tuan Krishan Bohoran was another fine player who came from a rugby playing background including his uncles, cousin and father bringing honour and fame for the country. Bohoran was born in 1976 and his father is Tuan Rahim who influenced his career playing for Sri Lanka Police as a Flanker during the period of Anton Benedict, Daya Jayasundera and Numal Lewke. He later played rugby in Qatar for the Lanka Lions Team. Mother is Nona Hafeela Samath. He has two siblings Tuan Rafeel is his brother and Razeena is the sister. Due to his family members being ...

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Mubarak was an excellent full back and place kicker-by Althaf Nawaz Riza Mubarak Source:Dailynews The full back in rugby plays a vital role with his safe collections and booming kicks to touch to relieve pressure often joins the three quarter line to form the overlap and is also most often the place kicker piling on the points for his team. Riza Mubarak is one of the prominent players who contributed immensely to the success of the teams he represented at school, clubs and at International level bringing honour and fame for them. The lanky Riza is in his 40’s and his father Mohamed Mubarak Jainudeen is a youth football player who was mostly based overseas. His mother is Sithy Fathima Reyal, a housewife. He completed his school career with ...

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